New to the U: Faculty Teaching Orientation
At the University of Alberta, we strive to “prepare students to be creative, collaborative, and confident global citizens.”
Whether you are an experienced faculty member who has just joined the U of A or are new to teaching, New to the U: Faculty Teaching Orientation is designed to welcome you to the university as a valued faculty member and set you on the path to success in your teaching journey.
In this orientation, you will learn how the U of A is working to create an environment where students can engage in transformative learning experiences and will be introduced to the resources, support systems, and opportunities available to you as you join our teaching and learning community.
New to the U offers you the experience of:
- engaging with U of A’s senior leaders about institutional teaching and learning-focused initiatives;
- preparing to teach and build relationships with the U of A students of today;
- learning about campus-wide resources that support teaching and learning;
- getting started in the U of A's Learning Management System (LMS);
- building connections with fellow new instructors from across the university;
- developing an awareness of professional development opportunities.
Eligibility and Registration
New to the U is designed for new faculty members, academic teaching staff (career track), and faculty service officers.
Launching into Fall: Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) Orientation supports the unique needs and teaching context of U of A’s academic teaching staff.
Schedule and Location
Be sure to check back for the 2025 schedule and registration!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact ctl@ualberta.ca.