Cfp: Graduate Students/Post-docs Teaching in Higher Education Conference [Deadline: May 25, 2026]

Deadline for proposals: Monday, May 25, 2026, 5 pm.

Call for proposals: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/82481/submitter

We are excited to announce the inaugural Graduate Students/Post-docs 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, teaching assistants (TAs), or other teaching-type of positions.

This conference provides a platform for emerging and 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 are organized so that you can engage with 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 and share your ideas and experiences with other graduate students/post-docs.

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.
• Health and Wellness for Students: How are you supporting yourself and your students wellbeing so that everyone can thrive?

Proposal 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)

Proposal Submission Process: To submit a proposal, go here<https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/82481/submitter>.

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

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Monday, May 25, 2026, 5 pm 
• Notification of Acceptance: Friday, June 5, 2026
• Conference Date: Friday, August 7, 2026, 9 am to 5 pm 
• Certificate Essay Submission Deadline: August 14, 2026, 5 pm 

To learn more: Graduate Students/Post-docs Teaching in Higher Education Conference: Empowering the Next Generation of Educators