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Deadline for proposals: May 26, 2025

When: August 8, 2025, 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time Zone
Where: Zoom
Cost: This is a free virtual event. Registration is required and will be available in June.

Call for Proposals
We are excited to announce the inaugural Graduate/Post-doc Students Teaching in Higher Education Conference: Empowering the Next Generation of Educators, a unique virtual gathering dedicated to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who are actively engaged in teaching within higher education, either as sessionals/adjuncts or teaching assistants (TA). This conference aims to provide a platform for early career educators to share innovative teaching practices, explore new pedagogical strategies, and network with peers invested in improving teaching and supporting student learning. The sessions will be organized so that you can engage in topics necessary to fulfill your role as a TA and/or instructor in higher education. It is designed to help you develop and improve your teaching skills and a great opportunity to connect with and share your ideas and experiences with other graduate/post-doc students.

Submission Deadline: Monday, May 26, 2025, 5 pm Pacific Time

Who Should Submit?
We invite proposals from graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who have experience as a teaching assistant, adjunct, and/or sessional. This is an opportunity to showcase your work, gain valuable feedback, and contribute to the collective knowledge of the higher education community. By submitting a proposal, you will be interacting with 100s of peers.

Proposal Topics
We welcome a wide range of topics related to teaching and learning in higher education, including but not limited to:
• Innovative Teaching Methods: Share your experiences with new and effective teaching strategies.
• Technology Tools Used in Teaching: Explore the integration of digital tools and platforms in teaching.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Discuss methods for assessing student learning and improving feedback.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Present strategies for creating inclusive and equitable learning environments.
• Professional Development: Offer insights into career advancement and skill development for graduate/post doc students.
• Student Learning: Share how you are providing high support to students to advance their learning.

Submission Guidelines
Proposal Length: 100-250 words

Format: Include a title and abstract with a description of your session. Ensure the title will grab attendees’ attention. In the abstract, include reference to relevant educational literature.

Session Types:
• interactive workshop (60 minutes)
• oral presentation (30 minutes)
• poster (suitable for those who are in time zones that will make it difficult to attend synchronously on Zoom)

Submission Process: Submit your proposal here 

Selection Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
• Current graduate student or postdoctoral student at an institution anywhere in the world (keep in mind though if you are submitting a workshop the conference is synchronous on Zoom taking place during the Pacific time zone)
• Relevance to the conference theme and audience
• Clarity and coherence of the proposal
• Originality and innovation of the topic
• Potential for engaging and interactive sessions on Zoom

Recognition
If you are selected to be a presenter at this conference, you will receive an acknowledgement letter from the conference organizer to include in your teaching portfolio/dossier.

As an attendee, if you attend at least six sessions and submit a reflective one-page essay, you will receive a certificate acknowledging your engagement with enhancing the support you provide to students.

Important Dates
Submission Deadline: Monday, May 26, 2025, 5 pm Pacific Time
Notification of Acceptance: Friday, June 6, 2025
Conference Date: Friday, August 8, 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time
Certificate Essay Submission Deadline: August 15, 5 pm Pacific Time

Contact Information
For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Cynthia Korpan at info@iteachhe.com or visit our website at iteachhe.com.

We look forward to receiving your proposals and welcoming you to a vibrant community of graduate and post-doctoral students dedicated to shaping the future of higher education. Join us in this exciting opportunity to learn, share, and grow together!