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TA & Postdoc Teaching Conference

The TLC’s annual conference supports the continued professional development of teaching assistants and postdoctoral scholars to develop advanced teaching practices benefiting a range of career trajectories.

The 52nd Annual TA & Postdoc Teaching Conference

September 16 (Zoom) and 17 (in-person)

The TLC’s annual TA & Postdoc Teaching Conference offers opportunities for novice and experienced instructors to build a community of colleagues and develop their teaching toolkits. This latest iteration of the conference expands offerings for postdoctoral scholars as well as new and returning TAs to build the necessary skills to start fall quarter strong. Over two days, participants will network with fellow graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and instructors across UCLA as well as gain awareness of campus resources to support their teaching and development as educators. Additionally, participants this year have the opportunity to propose flash talks to share innovative teaching techniques, lesson types, or approaches that they have successfully implemented

 

Registration

Registration will open in August. Please check back for updates.

 

Request for Proposals

The 2025 TA & Postdoc Teaching Conference seeks proposals for flash talk sessions during the 2025 conference. TAs and Postdocs from all disciplines are invited to share innovative teaching techniques, lesson types, or instructional approaches they have successfully implemented. Participants can present either in person or on Zoom.

 

All proposals must be submitted by June 30. 

Learn More

For questions about the TA & Postdoc Teaching Conference, contact gspse@teaching.ucla.edu.

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