Faculty AI Competency Development

Faculty Development Support

To support you in implementing the programme-level redesign, the Centre for Teaching Excellence is putting in place a coordinated faculty development programme. This will be progressively delivered from 2026 and consists of the following components: 

Ongoing

Addresses different facets of AI in education, with practical tips for implementation

Ongoing

School-specific workshops scoped in discussion with schools, potentially tied to programme redesign

In Development

Consolidates SMU’s philosophy, frameworks, guidelines, pathways, and resources in one place

In Development

Compulsory modules mounted on eLearn; to be completed by all faculty

To be launched in 2027

Lectures by disciplinary AI experts to build faculty awareness of AI developments across fields


Faculty Pathways

Recognising that instructors bring different levels of experience and interest in applying AI to teaching and learning, faculty development resources will be organised into structured yet flexible progression pathways. They are designed to support confident, appropriate use of AI, while accounting for diverse disciplinary contexts.

EXPLORER

Awareness

Understand the fundamentals of AI and discover how AI can support your teaching practice.

PRACTITIONER

Applied Integration

Develop practical skills and explore evidence-based approaches to AI-enhanced pedagogy.

LEADER

Strategy & Innovation

Lead the way with advanced strategies and contribute to the evolving landscape of AI in education.

More details will be shared soon