Dr. Sarika Bose, Chair of Contract Faculty Committee of Faculty Association
As Contract (Sessional) Faculty members constantly strive towards excellence in their teaching, many individuals are looking for opportunities to discuss practical instructional techniques and broader pedagogical strategies with their colleagues. By providing a collegial space in which to meet other Contract Faculty across campus, this Community of Practice aims to offer such an opportunity. Our sessions may vary in format as we develop our community. The three basic formats envisioned include:
- A presentation by an expert on a particular topic, followed by discussion
- A workshop on a particular skill
- A group discussion of an article on pedagogy to which the group will have a link before the session
For the 2022/23 term, all sessions will be hybrid.
If you have any questions about this Community of Practice and/or ideas for future events, please contact Dr. Sarika Bose, Chair of Contract Faculty Committee of Faculty Association.
Events: Academic year 2022/2023
2022
Round Table: Teaching and Academic Freedom
October 19, 2022 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Hybrid (In-person: IKBLC, CTLT, Seminar Room 2.22 | Online: Zoom)
The Week of October 17-21 has been designated Fair Employment Week around Canada, when academics come together to discuss issues and solutions to the increasing precariousness of academic work. CAUT identifies academic freedom as the cornerstone of academic work, as without the freedom to teach or speak or write according to our academic expertise, we are unable to contribute fully to the work of the Academy. Although there are often strong policies around academic freedom in many universities around Canada, these policies often seem to be only truly effective in conjunction with job security. This Roundtable would like to examine the issue of academic freedom in the context of contract academic positions. Some questions we will ask will be: How does academic freedom differ from freedom of speech? What academic freedom policies exist at this university? What choices do we make about our texts and our pedagogy because of our contract status?
Facilitators:
- Sarika Bose
- Judy Chan
Contract Faculty CoP: Resources on Campus
October 27, 2022 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Hybrid (In-person: IKBLC, CTLT, Seminar Room 2.22 | Online: Zoom)
Welcome to UBC, new contract faculty! Welcome back to campus, returning contract faculty! Teaching on a contract is a challenging task as changes in our contracts, courses, and department policies remain a constant. We will exchange common challenges we face and explore possible interventions. We will share resources available to you on campus. Together, we will come up with a collective list of tips and resources for us all to share.
Facilitators:
- Sarika Bose
- Judy Chan
Contract Faculty CoP Social
December 8, 2022 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Hybrid (In-person: IKBLC, Chilcotin Room 256 | Online: Zoom)
Wrap up the term with your colleagues at this casual social for contract faculty. If you’re on campus, join us for some complimentary food and drinks. To help us with numbers, please register by clicking the green “Registration” button. We hope to see you there!
*Please note session times and dates are subject to change. Visit the CTLT events website to register.
