Developing your teching dossier

A well-crafted teaching dossier is an essential component of academic careers – supporting appointment, reappointment, tenure, promotion, and applications for teaching awards. Yet many instructors are unsure how to present their statement of teaching philosophy, teaching practices and evidence in a way that is coherent, reflective, and aligned with institutional expectations.

In this interactive workshop, participants will be guided through the process of creating or refining their teaching dossier. Participants will examine key components of an effective dossier, explore strategies for curating and presenting meaningful evidence of teaching impact, and learn how to articulate a compelling, values-driven statement of teaching philosophy.  Through hands-on activities, examples, and peer discussion, attendees will leave with practical tools, templates, and a clearer sense of how to represent their teaching narrative with confidence and clarity.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the core components of a teaching dossier and describe their purpose within institutional review processes.
2. Draft or refine a statement of teaching philosophy that reflects their values, approaches, and commitments to student learning.
3. Select and curate appropriate evidence of teaching effectiveness, including syllabi, assignments, student feedback, peer reviews, and reflective commentary.
4. Organize dossier elements into a coherent, persuasive narrative tailored to specific institutional or award criteria.
5. Apply practical strategies and templates to begin building or updating their own teaching dossier beyond the workshop.

Audience: Concordia faculty