As a new Faculty Member, it’s hard to know what you don’t know! You should meet with your  Chair or Program Director early on to resolve any ambiguities and to prepare for the upcoming semester. Consider using the following list to help guide your first conversation with your supervisor:

Who…

• is my faculty mentor?

• should I discuss discipline-specific teaching questions with?

• is the program’s Administrative Assistant?

• can help me order office supplies?

• in the department most recently received tenure?

• are good resources to talk to about my pre-tenure dossier?

What…

• course materials have already been ordered for my class? If none, may I select them?instructor materials are available for my course?
• is the department-specific code for the printer/copier?
• should I do if I need supplies?
• resources are available (if any) for adjunct professional development?
• should I do if I need to be absent?
• is the expectation for holding office hours, and if I need to meet with students, where can I do so?
   

Where…

• is my classroom?
• is my university mailbox?
• is the program’s copier and Scantron machine?
• can I find prior syllabi, student learning objectives, and other materials for my course?
• can I gain access to the university calendar?
• can I get help?
• is the department’s shared Google calendar (if one exists)?
   

When...

• do classes start?
• will Human Resources approve my hiring?
• will I gain access to my university email account?
• will I gain access to Brightspace?
• are Midterm grades due?
   

How… 

• do I access laboratory materials? (if relevant)
• can I check out a computer if needed?
• do I access an exam copy of a textbook?
• do I get access to Third-Party course materials?  Are any codes / passwords required?
• do students get access to Third-Party course materials?