RESOURCES FOR NEW FACULTY
Welcome to UNC Charlotte!
These web pages were created especially for our new faculty members. You will find links and information pertinent to teaching and research, as well as links to familiarize you with the policies and services available at UNC Charlotte.
Before You Arrive on Campus
In particular, please click on Before You Arrive on Campus, which explains everything you are required to complete BEFORE you arrive on campus, and also The Provost’s 2025 New Faculty Orientation, which New Faculty are REQUIRED to attend. Information about the Orientation, and programming specifically developed for New Faculty for the rest of your first week will be provided soon.
Welcome Letters
For your convenience, a copy of the very informative email you received in July from the Provost and Dr. Huet welcoming you to UNC Charlotte can be found by clicking on the links below:
New Faculty Activities Scheduled for the First Week on Campus
Monday, August 11, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: urbanCORE and University Advancement will host a Community Engagement Orientation for new faculty and senior EHRA staff at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City, which will include a bus tour that explores the history of Charlotte. A registration link and more details will be sent out via email the week of July 14.
Tuesday, August 12, 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: New Faculty Orientation, hosted by the Center for ADVANCing Faculty Success (CAFS), will be held on the 3rd Floor of the Popp Martin Student Union.The program will include breakfast with the Deans and Associate Deans, welcome remarks from the Chancellor, myself, and Faculty Council President, and presentations from various offices on campus that can help new faculty be successful in their first years at UNC Charlotte. A catered lunch will be provided during which representatives from Human Resources will present benefits information and instructions for enrollment to new faculty. A Resource Fair will follow, during which new faculty will have the opportunity to interface with individuals from numerous offices from around campus. There will also be the opportunity to have a professional headshot taken during this time. All new faculty should complete the UNC Charlotte New Faculty Onboarding Online Training in the Learning and Developing Portal prior to August 12. Additional information about New Faculty Orientation and other resources for new faculty are available on the CAFS website. If you have questions related to new faculty or faculty training, please contact the Center for ADVANCing Faculty Success.
Wednesday, August 13, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. Kick-Off Workshop for CAFS New Faculty Mentoring Circles: So You Just Got a Mentor – Now What? Lisa Merriweather, Professor of Adult Education, will facilitate discussions around how to be an effective mentee. Sign up here
Thursday, August 14, 9:30 a.m.: University Convocation will be held on the 3rd Floor of the Popp Martin Student Union. We will continue to use This Convocation serves as the occasion for bringing the senior administration, faculty, and administrative staff together to consider the long-term goals and values of the campus, as well as the more immediate plans and issues for the upcoming year, as presented by the Chancellor, the Faculty President, and the Provost.
After Convocation there will be a General Faculty Meeting. Following the endorsement of the Faculty Council, the meeting will be in the form of a question and answer session with Faculty President Debra Smith (presiding), Chancellor Sharon Gaber, and the Provost.
Resources for Fall 2025
Enrollment in the University’s direct deposit program is mandatory for all University employees.
Environmental Health and Safety Orientation Form
UNC Charlotte’s Learning and Organizational Development Offerings
If you are new to the Charlotte area, click on On the Town to discover some interesting things to do in and around town.
New Faculty Podcast: Only Faculty in the Building
Our Office is excited to share a new initiative designed especially for new and early career faculty to introduce you to resources and people at UNC Charlotte who can help you be successful in your first few years at the institution.
The Podcast Series, “Only Faculty in the Building,” was developed with the knowledge that new faculty have a lot on their plates, beginning on Day 1, and that it can be difficult to prioritize professional development programming when you know you are going to be faced with a classroom full of expectant faces several times a week – don’t panic!
You can access the podcasts, which are only 15 – 20 minutes long, at a time that works for you – no need to schedule a time where you have to be in a certain place at a certain time!
We will be releasing podcasts throughout the semester, and each one has been designed to disseminate all the information you need about each office/resource efficiently in a casual conversational style.
We hope you enjoy learning about all the things we do to help you thrive and be successful here at UNC Charlotte.
CLICK HERE to be taken to the podcast!
Information About Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure
Tenure Policies, Regulations, and Procedures of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
General Resources For New Faculty Focused on How To Thrive In Your First Few Years at UNC Charlotte
NCFDD resources. Please note, follow the instructions on our home page to set up your free account.
Early Career Resources from the University of Iowa. Although some links are specific to the University of Iowa, there are numerous links to more general resources to help new faculty succeed.
If I Only Knew: Reflections for New Faculty Members
As we continually try to improve on our efforts to better serve new faculty members, please let us know how we can enhance our welcome even more next year.