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The award of University Teaching Scholar is intended for University of New Brunswick (UNB) faculty members who have demonstrated a consistently high level of teaching excellence and teaching-related activities.
Eligibility: The award is open to all faculty members at UNB, with the exception of vice presidents, vice provosts, deans, and directors, which are not eligible for nomination during their administrative terms. The award recipient(s) are determined by the University Teaching Scholar Award Selection Committee.
Award details: Normally, no more than two University Teaching Scholar Awards shall be made in one year and the term of the Scholar designation shall be for a period of up to three years exclusive of any intervening period of approved leave. Individuals whose designation period has expired are eligible for re-nomination.
The award is a grant of $7,500 per year, which will be provided to assist with activities indicated in the project plan submitted at the time of nomination. The award does not carry additional salary for the recipient(s). University Teaching Scholars shall continue to engage in teaching duties but can make use of the grant to arrange teaching reductions.
The awards will be presented at ceremonies held at UNB Fredericton and UNB Saint John in Spring of each academic year.
Nomination process: Nominations shall be made by the appropriate academic Dean to the Vice Provost Academic Administration. A recommendation for the nomination of an eligible faculty member shall be made in writing to the appropriate academic dean by any five members of one or more faculties by Dec. 1 of each year, following the nomination guidelines provided below.
Upon receipt of a recommendation, the Dean will request that the nominated individual submit a project plan of up to three pages, indicating the proposed activities which would be undertaken during the period of the award. Up to two reference letters, and a one-page citation must be included as part of the nomination package.
Completed nomination packages are due Feb. 1 of each year.
Please review the University Teaching Scholar Award Guidelines linked below for a detailed description of the nomination requirements.
Questions concerning this award may be directed to the Office of the Vice Provost Academic Administration, Chair of this award’s selection committee, via email at academic_admin@unb.ca.