FOR NEW FACULTY

Programming and Online Support

The Office of Faculty Affairs and other units at Georgia State University offer a wide range of in-person and online support for new faculty. Many of these are highlighted in the Onboarding Checklist. We strongly encourage you, as a new faculty member, to take advantage of university-level programming in these areas to supplement programming and online resources available through your department and college. Look out for emails about:

Welcome to Georgia State University!

In order to assist your transition to the campus, we have developed the following resources and orientations based on whether you are a new full-time or new part-time faculty member.

Please direct any questions regarding the above to [email protected].

NEW FULL-TIME FACULTY

Download the New Full-Time Faculty Onboarding Checklist
The checklist will answer your immediate questions on topics including submitting your new hire package, signing up for benefits, registering for parking, and much more. The guide also outlines steps you can take over the summer through your first semester to get off to a fast start.

FULL-TIME FACULTY ORIENTATIONS

All sessions are in person.

New Faculty Orientation
Thursday, August 21, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
New Faculty Orientation is organized by the Office of the Faculty Affairs. Attendance is required for ALL new, full-time faculty (Atlanta and Perimeter Campuses). Invitations and registration links will be sent to new, full-time faculty in early July. If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected].

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CETLOE'S New Faculty Teaching Orientation
Monday, August 18 OR Tuesday, August 19 (Choose one date to attend)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Classroom South 150
The teaching orientation is organized by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Online Education. This is highly recommended for all new, full-time faculty who have instructional responsibilities. New faculty can choose one day to attend based on their schedules. Attendees will meet in Classroom South, Room 150, and move to CETLOE after lunch for support with technology and program information. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

NEW FACULTY CHECK-IN SESSIONS

These virtual sessions, hosted by the Office of Faculty Affairs, provide an open space for new faculty to build community, ask questions, and cover general information. These sessions are for new faculty from academic year (AY) 2025-26, and will be open regardless of appointment type or rank. Additional information, including dates and how to attend,can be found at faculty.gsu.edu/events. Registration information for new faculty will be distributed soon.

NEW PART-TIME FACULTY

Review the Information for New Part-Time Instructors
Follow this four-step guide, curated by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education, which takes new part-time instructors through onboarding to achieving instructional excellence.

PART-TIME FACULTY ORIENTATION