Postdoc
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Rethinking Assessment Design in the Age of AI: A Practical Framework
Through examples from multiple disciplines, participants will explore practical strategies for redesigning existing assessments while maintaining alignment with course learning outcomes.
10-11:15 a.m.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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Real-World and Hands-On Learning: Learning-Centered Teaching Strategies for Student Success
Discover the power of learning-centered teaching in this engaging, hands-on workshop. Explore practical strategies that actively engage students, understand the “why” behind these approaches, and gain tools to immediately apply in your own teaching.
10-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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A Student-Centered Approach to Plagiarism in the Age of Generative AI
In this two-part workshop, learn about the current state of research on plagiarism, how cognitive load theory can help explain certain kinds of student responses to writing or coding tasks, and how those ideas are reflected in our assessments.
12-1:30 p.m.
Monday, October 19, 2026
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Designing Assignments with UDL: Supporting Student Emotional Capacity
In this two-session workshop, learn how to design course assessment to encourage learning and help students avoid frustration.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Monday, October 26, 2026
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Designing Assignments with UDL: Supporting Student Emotional Capacity
In this two-session workshop, learn how to design course assessment to encourage learning and help students avoid frustration.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Teaching with Objects – An Effective Teaching Method for Future Faculty
In this one-session workshop, gain the foundational skills and confidence to integrate object-based learning into your teaching across all disciplines, and use these skills to design effective assignments and practice leading object-based discussions.
1-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a Job Interview
As part of the interview process for a faculty position, you may be asked to lead a teaching demonstration. In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss ways to go into your teaching demo with preparedness, confidence, and adaptability.
12-1:30 p.m.
Monday, November 2, 2026
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Exploring Teaching Careers at Research Universities
Learn about teaching faculty careers in this online panel of CIRTL alumni who are now junior faculty at research universities.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Monday, November 9, 2026
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Exploring Teaching Careers at Teaching Intensive Universities
Learn about teaching faculty careers in this online panel of CIRTL alumni who teach at liberal arts colleges and universities.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Neuro-Affirming Course Design: Designing Course with Neurodiversity In Mind
Introducing a Neuro-Affirming approach to course design for graduate students and postdoctoral instructors. Explore neurodiversity, examine how neurodivergent strengths and challenges shape learning, and identify elements of Neuro‑Affirming instruction.
12-2 p.m.
Monday, November 16, 2026
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Exploring Academic Careers Beyond the Professoriate with CIRTL Alumni in Centers for Teaching & Learning
Learn about working in a university's center for teaching and learning in this online panel of CIRTL alumni who hold PhDs in various disciplines.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.