Conference Recap:
On behalf of the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Dr. Karen Head, we welcome you to Augusta University and look forward to supporting your success as a faculty member.
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.
This training is designed to assist with your integration into the Augusta University community and provide you information about student support services. It also connects you with tools and resources to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge needed for success in your new role. All part-time and full-time faculty are expected to complete this module within the first month of hire.
If you encounter any technical issues accessing the training or have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the Organizational Development team at au_percipio@augusta.edu.
We are excited to invite you to our virtual Summer Meetup event designed specifically for our new faculty members. This optional event is an open forum for questions and answers regarding onboarding procedures, campus resources, and any other topics relevant to your integration into the Augusta University academic community. Representatives from the Faculty Senate, HR Faculty Support Services, and the Office of Faculty Affairs will be present.
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SAVE THE DATE: August 3-4, 2026:
View a copy of Last Year's Schedule (2025)
New Faculty Conference (NFC) is an annual two-day conference for new full-time tenure track, non-tenure track, and research faculty members as they embark on their professional journeys.
The conference serves as an orientation that will provide you an opportunity to network with colleagues, while learning important information about Augusta University policies, procedures, and programs. Additionally, you will be able to participate in engaging workshops based on your work effort as a faculty member (instructional innovation, research, or clinical practice). Academic and campus leaders also attend the sessions, providing you a great opportunity to initiate cross-departmental relationships with colleagues.
What to expect:
Conference Recap:
Conference schedule and/or locations are subject to change. The information below is based upon the 2025 conference.
Opening Session
location-dot icon Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre
Join us as we officially welcome you to Augusta University with opening remarks and reflections from key academic leaders. You'll hear from the President, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Vice Provost, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Faculty Senate Chair, and a student panel.
Lunch
location-dot icon JSAC, First Floor
Enjoy lunch with the Provost, Vice Provost, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, and Faculty Senate Chair. This informal setting offers new faculty the opportunity to engage directly with senior academic leaders, ask questions, and build connections with fellow new faculty across colleges and departments.
location-dot icon JSAC, Second Floor (Each 50-minute session is designed to align with a specific track. Choose one track or explore sessions across multiple tracks)
Engage with the Clinical Faculty Panel to discuss building your career as a faculty member. Participate in an interactive workshop on utilizing coaching skills for working with patients and multi-disciplinary teams. Additional breakout sessions include a presentation on Compassionomics, as well as empowering critical thinkers for students in various learning environments.
Hear from the Division of Sponsored Programs Administration, Office of the Senior Vice President for Research, Summerville Interdisciplinary Research Office, and an gain insight from the Research Faculty Panel on navigating research as a new faculty member. This includes tools and resources for faculty, pre and post-award services, contracts, funding, and more.
Participate in sessions with the Center for Instructional Innovation on topics like supporting your teaching journey, an overview of D2L Brightspace, interactive learning, and teaching with generative AI.
Opening Session
location-dot icon Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre
Gain insights on university policy from our Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Legal Affairs. Sessions include breakout sessions for an engaging Faculty-led Panel, as well as Tenure and Non-Tenure Track Panels.
Lunch
location-dot icon University Hall, First & Second Floor
Enjoy lunch with the Dean of your college to ask questions and learn more about college-specific goals
Afternoon Sessions
location-dot icon JSAC, First & Second Floor
This series of sessions is designed to help new faculty settle in, connect, and thrive at Augusta University. You will hear from Human Resources, Information Technology, Destination Augusta, Community Engagement, and an opportunity to foster new connections at the campus resource fair with 30+ departments.
Closing Session
location-dot icon To be Announced
President and First Lady's New Faculty Welcome Reception