New Faculty Academy

New Faculty Academy is a series of workshops over the course of the academic year. It is programmed and hosted by the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs.

The objectives of New Faculty Academy are threefold:

To provide an institutional framework that assists new multi-year contract faculty members in acclimating to the culture and governing policies of UNCSA
To introduce the group to important processes embedded in their success as faculty, including peer evaluation, contract reappointment, and rank promotion
To acquaint new faculty members with campus systems available to them, in support of their teaching and creative activity

New Multi-Year Contract faculty are required to attend all sessions of the New Faculty Academy. Participation is considered professional development and is part of faculty service.

2021-22 Events:

August 10 (Tuesday), 1-6 p.m. – New Faculty Orientation, Semans Arts and Administration Building (SAAB), 3rd Floor

Initial meeting with short informational sessions including presentations from the Provost, Vice Provosts, and General Counsel, followed by a reception including key administrators and staff

September 22 (Wednesday), 12:45-1:45 p.m., Campus Police Conference Room

Campus Police session to address general services, emergencies, and A.L.I.C.E. training

October - individual midsemester assessments

Faculty Support engagement with Jill Lane, Interim Director

November 17 (Wednesday), 12:45-1:45 p.m., Library and Learning Commons

Library session with Sarah Falls, University Librarian

January 12 (Wednesday), 12:45-1:45 p.m., Teaching & Learning Center

Backup date: January 26, 12:45-1:45 pm
Faculty Affairs overview, with information about contract reappointment, faculty rank, and Interfolio; followed by individualized appointments with Kim Pauley, Director of Faculty Affairs

February 16 (Wednesday), 12:45-1:45 pm, location TBD (Kenan House or Creative CoWorks space)

Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts

March 16 (Wednesday), 12:45-1:45 p.m., Eisenberg Hall

Wrap-up session

Note: Session topics and details are subject to change. All Wednesday sessions are projected to be held in the standing faculty meeting time of 12:45-1:45 p.m. to facilitate attendance of faculty from all UNCSA schools and departments.