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Welcome New Faculty!

Welcome to Augusta University!

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. 

New Faculty Online Training Module

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.

New Faculty Online Training

 

New Faculty Meetups 2025

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. 

Save the Date: Registration to participate today!

  • Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:00 pm
  • Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:00 pm

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New Faculty Conference 2025

August 4-5, 2025: Register Today!

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.

  • Monday Agenda
  • Tuesday Agenda
  • Speaker Bios

What to expect:

  • Engaging speakers
  • Breakout sessions
  • Networking Opportunities with Campus Partners at Resource Fair
  • Leadership, Faculty, and Student Panels

Conference Recap:

  • Conference Video
  • Jagwire News Article

Conference Schedule

Monday, August 4

Conference schedule subject to change

8:00 AM

Check-in

location-dot icon Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Opening Session

location-dot icon Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre

With the President, Provost, Vice Provost, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Faculty Senate, Legal Affairs, and Panel of Student Representatives

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

location-dot icon JSAC, First Floor

With the Vice Provost, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, and Faculty Senate Chair

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

location-dot icon JSAC, Second Floor (3-4 sessions per track)

Clinical Track

  • JSAC Coffeehouse

Engage with the Clinical Faculty Panel to discuss building your career as a faculty member. Learn about scholarship through clinical and educational activities, as well as coaching for patients and multidisciplinary teams.

Research Track

  • JSAC Hardy Meeting Room

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.

Teaching Track

  • JSAC Ballroom

Participate in sessions with the Center for Instructional Innovation on topics like supporting your teaching journey, fast track to D2L, interactive learning, and teaching with generative AI.

Tuesday, August 5

8:00 AM

Check-In

location-dot icon Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Opening Session

location-dot icon Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre

Gain insights on university policy from our Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, including an engaging Faculty-led Panel, as well as Tenure and Non-Tenure Track Panels

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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

1:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Afternoon Sessions

location-dot icon JSAC, First & Second Floor

Sessions include Building a Successful Workplace Culture with HR, Destination Augusta, and Networking at Campus Resource Fair

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Closing Session

location-dot icon To be Announced

President and First Lady's New Faculty Welcome Reception

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