Joining a new university as a faculty member brings excitement and challenges. At DU, we have a host of programs designed to help you:  

• • • Learn about DU, the teacher-scholar model, and our dedication to the public good  
    • Navigate your first years as a faculty member   
    • Better understand DU students and the foundations of teaching 
    • Create professional development goals and plans to actualize them  
    • Connect with other new-to-DU faculty and experienced faculty colleagues 

To help you get started, we’ve created a comprehensive New Faculty Welcome Guide. This guide is packed with essential information, resources, and tips to ensure a smooth transition into your new role. 

We’re also sharing the “Early Career Faculty Guidebook” from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). 

New Faculty Orientation

Save the Date: September 5, 2025 from 8:30am-3:00pm! 

New Faculty Orientation is designed to help you transition smoothly into your new role, providing you with the resources and support you need to succeed.  Visit our event in CrimsonConnect to register for our New Faculty Orientation.  If you are just getting started with CrimsonConnect, please refer to these getting started resources. 

Orientation Overview 

Our faculty orientation day includes:  

• • Introduction to Campus Resources and Leaders: Learn about the support services available to support your teaching, research, and personal development. Meet key university leaders and faculty colleagues.  
  • Introduction to Faculty Life at DU: Discover resources available to support your professional and career development through Faculty Affairs  
  • Community Building: Connect with fellow new faculty members and experienced colleagues through networking events and social gatherings.

Tentative Schedule: 

8:30 am – 9:00 am  Check-In and Light Refreshments 

9:00 am – 10:00 am  Welcome and Introductions 

10:15 am – 11:00 am Panel of Recent New Faculty

11:15 am – 12:00 pm Introduction to Senior Leadership

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm Provost and Faculty Senate Co-Hosted Luncheon; New Faculty Introductions by Deans

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Campus Tour

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Wrap Up

New Faculty Academy

The New Faculty Academy is DU’s year-long onboarding program designed for new faculty members (up to year three at the university) who are eager to develop as teacher-scholars. We invite you to join our community to learn more about the teacher-scholar model; access and understand university resources, supports, and systems; advance your career goals and development, connect with other faculty on campus, and enhance your teaching and learning practices.

Register for New Faculty Academy today!

Foundations of Teaching Badge

Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming Foundations of Teaching Badging Program. 

New Faculty Welcome Guide & Orientation Materials

To help you get started, we’ve created a comprehensive New Faculty Welcome Guide. This guide is packed with essential information, resources, and tips to ensure a smooth transition into your new role.

We’re also sharing the “Early Career Faculty Guidebook” from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD).

New Faculty Orientation 2024 

Welcome to the University of Denver!  We are thrilled to have you join our vibrant academic community. Our New Faculty Orientation is designed to help you transition smoothly into your new role, providing you with the resources and support you need to succeed.  Visit our event in CrimsonConnect to register for our New Faculty Orientation.  If you are just getting started with CrimsonConnect, please refer to these getting started resources.

Orientation Overview

Our faculty orientation day includes: 

• • • Introduction to Campus Resources and Leaders: Learn about the support services available to support your teaching, research, and personal development. Meet key university leaders and faculty colleagues.  
    • Introduction to Faculty Life at DU: Discover resources available to support your professional and career development through Faculty Affairs  
    • Community Building: Connect with fellow new faculty members and experienced colleagues through networking events and social gatherings. 

Proposed Schedule: 

9:00 am – 10:00 am Welcome and Introductions 

10:15 am – 11:00 am Coffee Hour and Chats 

11:15 am – 12:00 pm Introduction to Senior Leadership 

12:15 pm – 2:00 pm Provost and Faculty Senate Hosted Lunch; Faculty Introductions by Deans  

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Campus Tour 

3:00 – 4:00 pm Faculty Affairs Overview, New Faculty Academy, Office of Teaching and Learning  Wrap Up 

New Faculty Academy

Welcome to the New Faculty Academy at the University of Denver (DU). This program is designed for new faculty members (up to year three at the university) who are eager to develop as teacher-scholars. We invite you to join a community dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.  Register for New Faculty Academy. 

Program Goals: 

1. 1. Foster a collaborative environment where new faculty members can share best practices, resources, and challenges related to teaching, scholarship, and community engagement. 
   2. Create an environment of reflection that creates a deeper understanding of the intersection between teaching, research, and service, recognizing the potential for integration and impact in these areas.
   3. Orient faculty to resources available to support them and their students at the University of Denver 
   4. Build a community of teacher-scholars dedicated to the public good. 

Expectations: 

New Faculty will attend: 

• • • Three Workshops a Year  
    • New Faculty Orientation – September 6, 2024 (link to registration) 
    • Winter Retreat 
    • Spring Celebration 
    • One New Faculty Academy Session per month 
    • Topics will include: Inclusive Teaching and Learning, Research for the Public Good, Faculty Governance, Well-being, Student Support and Engagement, Promotion and Tenure, and more!  
    • Participation in 1 professional development program per year of their choosing. For example, faculty could participate in one of the following:  
    • WAG – Writing Accountability Group 
    • Faculty Learning Community 
    • OTL Short Course 
    • Teaching for Inclusion and Equity Microcredential 
    • Course Design Institute 
    • Neurodiversity Institute 
    • Student Faculty Partnerships 
    • Exit Survey Response and Reflection  

All participants of the New Faculty Academy will receive a certificate of completion and a personalized letter to their Dean and Department Chair.  

Resource Links

The Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs (VPFA) supports the continued excellence of DU faculty by working with academic leaders and faculty across the university to enhance faculty development initiatives, increase faculty diversity, and build a strong, inclusive, and collaborative faculty community.

The Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) fosters innovation and strengthens practices in teaching, course design, and curriculum development to improve learning across the university:

The Faculty Senate acts as the primary body through which the faculty participate in the shared governance of the University of Denver.

Faculty and Staff Affinity Groups help represent and support the diversity of our institution.

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is committed to providing the financial and regulatory stewardship required in today’s research climate.

 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) provides leadership, guidance, and resources in support of the University of Denver’s commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive institution.  ODEI is responsible for addressing Inclusive Excellence and diversity matters that impact the academic experience at DU for faculty and students.

Visit the Inclusive Teaching Practices website for resources to support inclusivity in the classroom.

Human Resources & Inclusive Community (HR) helps you prepare for your first day and beyond by providing information about benefits and resources available at DU.

The University Libraries are here to provide outstanding collections and services to the University community, as well as support for research through the Library Research Center. Each discipline has its own Reference Librarian that is responsible for instruction in collaboration with their campus academic departments.

Information Technology (IT) at DU supports many of the technology resources used for teaching, research, and day-to-day connections at DU.

DU has an institutional membership to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) which is an independent faculty development center dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers.

The DU Faculty web page provides additional helpful resources and links.