This award was established to honour those full-time faculty and part-time contract academic staff members who excel in teaching. Up to two recipients (one full-time faculty member and one part-time contract academic staff member) may receive the award each year. Recipients of the WLU Award for Teaching Excellence will be expected to have:
- a comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter;
- established a reputation among students and colleagues for superior teaching, including the ability to interest and motivate students to achieve high standards;
- demonstrated clearly that efforts are made to keep abreast of new teaching methods, curriculum development and course design; and
- made a contribution to the enhancement of the educational activities and responsibilities of the University