Curtin Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching

Curtin has a tradition of recognising its excellent teachers and this is reflected in our success at national level in the ALTC Awards for Australian University Teaching.

The Curtin Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching are awarded annually and aim to provide recognition and reward for outstanding performances, by both individuals and teams, in teaching and in enhancing student learning. The Award programs available for nomination are:

Awards for Teaching Excellence:
In 2009 there are nine award categories with up to ten awards granted at the discretion of the Curtin EIT Awards Committee. Each award winner will receive a certificate and a grant of $3 000. Guidelines and the nomination form are now available. Nominations close 5.00pm Monday, 27 July 2009.
Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning:
In 2009 there are seven award categories with up to five awards granted at the discretion of the Curtin EIT Awards Committee. Each award winner will receive a certificate and a grant of $3 000.Guidelines and the nomination form are now available. Nominations close 5.00pm Monday, 27 July 2009.
Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
This award category recognises the diverse contributions that individuals and teams make to the quality of student learning at Curtin and is open to all staff who contribute to student learning. In 2009 there are up to ten awards granted at the discretion of the Curtin EIT Awards Committee. Each award winner will receive a certificate and a grant of $2 000. Guidelines and the nomination form are now available. Nominations close 5.00pm Monday, 27 July 2009.

Eligibility

All members of Curtin academic staff whether full-time or part-time, teaching in undergraduate or postgraduate programs, on-shore or off-shore, are eligible to be nominated, provided they have taught at Curtin for at least two years. Nomination for the Citation Awards is open to academic staff, general staff and sessional staff.

Application and Selection Process

Each of the Curtin EIT Awards has differing requirements and selection criteria. Applicants will need to refer to the appropriate application requirements and guidelines. Applicants should also refer to Tips for Completing Teaching Award Applications.