Professional development is relevant at all stages of your career, and is not (necessarily) remedial. We encourage all faculty to check out the resources listed here.
PD workshops and courses are also a great way to meet people and create networks across campus, which in turn can further your professional development!
Centre for Teaching Excellence: an annual conference, one-on-one guidance, workshops, a course design retreat, grants for research on teaching and learning, and more. CTE also facilitates the workshops on graduate supervision that are required for getting Approved Doctoral Dissertation Supervisor (ADDS) status.
Writing and Communication Centre: support for faculty as both instructors and writers, including one-on-one consultations and a weekly Faculty Writing Café (Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 4:30pm in SCH 228F)
FAUW: an annual tenure and promotion workshop series, new faculty events, and more
Academic Leadership Program: training for Academic Chairs and Directors, Associate Chairs/Directors, and Associate Deans
Organizational & Human Development: workshops in leadership development, business communication, inclusivity, and more – they can also provide customized training solutions for your department
Information Systems & Technology: tech-related workshops, seminars, and other training opportunities
Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion Office: A range of trainings and workshops, including equitable recruitment training, the Making Spaces for LGBTQ+ persons program, and the online Sexual Violence Awareness, Referral and Support training
Sustainability Office: The Sustainability Certificate is a seven-part series that provides UWaterloo employees with a basic understanding of key local and global sustainability issues, as well as efforts underway to address them.
Centre for Extended Learning: Professional Development courses ranging from languages to project management to MS Office
Waterloo International: funding opportunities, and grants to help you internationalize your course content
Centre for Career Action: advising and workshops for employees on career values, work permits, retirement, and more
The University also has an institutional membership in the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, which provides webinars and courses on topics including teaching, research, writing, anti-oppression, tenure, mentorship, and more. The office of the Associate Vice President, Academic, has more information and instructions for joining.
