CI Teaching Excellence Award

Nominate a graduate student Course Instructor

Department Nomination Form

If a student would like to nominate their graduate student Course Instructor, they should speak to their department.

In 2015, the TATP launched the first-ever TATP award specifically for graduate student Course Instructors! This award recognizes one graduate student whose outstanding work as a sole-responsibility Course Instructor shows evidence of educational leadership, meaningful contributions to course and curriculum development, and impact on student learning.

In each award year (May 1 – April 30), one Course Instructor Award will be offered. The successful candidate will receive a monetary award and a certificate. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the University of Toronto’s annual Teaching & Learning Symposium. The Symposium, hosted by the University President, is a full-day event showcasing innovative teaching research and effective teaching practices, and is an event reserved for U of T faculty members, librarians and appointed staff. The shortlisted candidates will participate as Special Guests.

Preference will be given to Course Instructors who have held more than one appointment.

Timeline for 2024 Awards:

Nominations Open: November 6, 2023

Nominations Close: February 23, 2024 at end of day (5pm)

Short List Announced: March 22, 2024

Supporting Material Due: April 12, 2024 at end of day (5pm)

Winners Announced: April 30, 2024