New Faculty Orientation

The Medical School’s New Faculty Orientation is offered to new faculty members twice each year. The program features a primary overview session (fall and spring), followed by two additional deep dive sessions around key mission areas. The New Faculty Orientation program provides an introduction and overview of Medical School resources, faculty development, research and mentoring opportunities, and promotion and tenure. Faculty have the opportunity to hear from program leaders, and meet and network with other new faculty, peers and colleagues.

Register to attend the New Faculty Orientation overview sessions starting in the fall and spring, and receive invitations to the additional deep dive sessions noted below.

Upcoming Sessions

Fall 2024 Sessions

New Faculty Orientation | Oct. 24, 2024, 8 - 11 am, Zoom
- Faculty Development & Engagement Deep Dive | Dec. 3, 2024, 8 - 9 am, Zoom
- Research Deep Dive | Jan. 21, 2025, 8 - 9 am, Zoom

Spring 2025 Session

New Faculty Orientation | Apr. 24, 2025, 8 - 11 am, Zoom
- Faculty Development & Engagement Deep Dive | May 20, 2025, 8 - 9 am, Zoom
- Research Deep Dive | Sep. 16, 2025, 8 - 9 am, Zoom

Fall 2025 Session

New Faculty Orientation | Oct. 23, 2025, 8 - 11 am, Zoom
- Faculty Development & Engagement Deep Dive | Dec. 2, 2025, 8 - 9 am, Zoom
- Research Deep Dive | Jan. 20, 2026, 8 - 9 am, Zoom

Expand all

Resources

Explore the faculty lifecycle to help prepare for milestones throughout your career
If you missed the Executive Vice President and Provost’s New Faculty Orientation for all University of Minnesota faculty, check out this useful list of key links to programs and services for new faculty
Get involved with the initiative Improving Campus Climate
Review resources for new and returning faculty.
Learn more about the Academy of Distinguished Teachers.
Read the Faculty Factory e-book,"The Academic Medicine Starter Kit: Timeless Tips & Guidance for Early-Career Faculty Members.”
Enhance your teaching by participating in the Early Career Teaching and Learning Program within the first five years of being a faculty member. Through discussion, practice, and reflection in cross-disciplinary large- and small-group interactions, you'll work to deepen your understanding of student learning and broaden teaching strategies with your courses in mind.

Provost's Office New Faculty Orientation

All new faculty at the University of Minnesota are invited to attend the New Faculty Orientation facilitated by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost. This event introduces critical information and resources available to new faculty members from across the University. It includes presentations on promotion and tenure, tips on navigating the University, advice on utilizing resources to support teaching and research, and introductions to key University contacts and sources. The Provost's Office solicits a list of new faculty from departmental HR directors and sends invitations directly to new faculty member for this orientation held annually in the last week in August.

Upcoming sessions:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

And consider attending the University's New Faculty Program, a year-long program with multiple offerings featuring professional development and engagement efforts from across the University.