Call for Proposals is Open
Magna Publications invites proposals for 20- and 60-minute concurrent sessions and poster presentations for the 2026 Teaching Professor Conference, June 5–7 in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Teaching Professor Conference provides a thought-provoking and stimulating forum for educators of all disciplines and experience levels to share practical ideas and best practices that advance college teaching and learning. Whether you are a new or returning presenter, we encourage you to seriously consider this opportunity to share your expertise at a conference of your peers.
Selected presenters are responsible for their own conference registration, lodging, travel arrangements, and duplication of session handouts. Selected presenters receive the $799 lowest rate regardless of deadline.
Deadline for Submissions
December 12, 2025
Confirmation of accepted proposals will be sent by February 13, 2026.
Rubric for Proposals
All submissions go through a blind, peer-review process by our advisory board. Members use the following rubrics to evaluate proposals. Because this is a blind review process, anonymity must be maintained in the proposal or it will be automatically excluded. (Please do not include your name or institution within the session information.)
Rubric for 20-Minute and 60-Minute Sessions
Relevance
Addresses ideas, topics, or practices that are highly relevant and significant to teaching and learning at the university level.
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Evidence
Cites previous scholarly work and integrates theory and/or quantitative or qualitative assessment data. The presentation does not rest on the presenter’s experience.
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Action
Offers content applicable to a variety of disciplines and campus sizes by sharing innovative and creative thinking. Proposal covers new ground or is a significant advancement or application of well-documented practice.
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Appropriate
The session proposal is likely to accomplish the stated outcomes. It is appropriate for the track selected by the presenter.
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Presentation
The session is engaging and interactive. It includes the thoughtful use of active learning and engagement activities synergistic with the proposed content and session goals.
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Rubric for 90-Minute Poster Session
Appropriate
Is the topic appropriate for this conference?
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Audience
Is the topic relevant to a broad range of disciplines, students and/or institutional settings?
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Overall Proposal Quality
Writing, organization, originality.
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5