Self-paced teaching modules and professional development
Self-paced teaching modules
At every stage of your career, there are opportunities to strengthen your teaching. We offer the following self-paced modules through Brightspace, that can be taken alongside our teaching development program (LIFT) or as standalone offerings.
Teaching-Stream Faculty Professional Development Fund
Our teaching-stream faculty learning and teaching development fund supports professional growth in the scholarship of teaching and learning. Funding can be used for activities such as conference attendance, research and scholarly presentations. Funding is for professional development activities occurring within 6 months before or 12 months after the application deadline.
Eligibility
- must hold a regular appointment as Assistant, Associate or Teaching Professor at UVic (limited-term not eligible)
- activities must support the scholarship of teaching and learning (e.g. conferences, courses, workshops)
- must demonstrate a clear benefit to student learning
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed based on:
- impact on student learning and teaching practice
- contribution to scholarly development
- alignment with the scholarship of teaching and learning
- complete, eligible budget
- priority given to applicants not funded in the past year and to virtual participation
- proof of presentation/acceptance (required)
Eligible expenses
- registration or course fees
- membership fees required for the event
- materials (e.g., poster production)
- travel and accommodation (standard rates)
- meals (UVic per diem; no alcohol)
Ineligible expenses
- travel within Greater Victoria or to UVic
- tuition for credit courses
- equipment or technology purchases
Additional notes
- funding supports activities within 6 months before or 12 months after the deadline
- if requesting in-person travel where a virtual option exists, provide a rationale
- applicants are encouraged (but not required) to seek additional funding
Applications are due on March 31, 2027.
- submit the post-activity report form
- submit expenses in Emburse using the provided account number
- reimbursement is processed after submission
Recipients are encouraged to share their learning with colleagues (department, faculty or broader community).
If you are a sessional lecturer or PEA member, you can apply for professional development funding on the HR website.