Postdoctoral Teaching Opportunities

Postdoctoral fellows (PDFs) have opportunities to teach within their department or related units, including arranging guest lectures with faculty members. Teaching workshops, online resources and conferences are available to gain pedagogical training.

According to the Postdoctoral Fellows Policy, PDFs can undertake teaching responsibilities, with prior agreement from supervising faculty, of up to one full course per term.

Graduate Teaching and Learning Program

PDFs are encouraged to participate in the Graduate Teaching and Learning program (GTL). Though transcript notation isn't available, PDFs can receive a completion letter for each level achieved. 

If you've completed similar training before your fellowship, contact Dr. Jay Friesen (jayf@ualberta.ca) or Dr. Rob Desjardins (robertd1@ualberta.ca) to discuss entry at an appropriate level.

Graduate Teaching and Learning Program

Postdoctoral Sessions

Developing my teaching philosophy
April 10, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm MDT | Triffo 1-16, North Campus
This is an in-person workshop
Do you need some space to work on your teaching philosophy or maybe you need to create one?  Here's a great opportunity to explore what teaching means to you and how you want to craft your teaching statement.

What is a teaching dossier? 
April 17, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm MDT | Online
In today's academic arena you will need a teaching  portfolio or dossier.  This session will cover what you will want to include so that you can have a competitive CV/academic application.

    

To register in , you will need to create a staff account. 

Centre for Teaching and Learning

The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provides teaching support for the entire university community. Some of the key supports available include: