New Faculty Orientation
2020-21 New Faculty Orientation Schedule
Week of August 3 & August 10
Training Module: ITS Remote Teaching 101 and 102
& Plagiarism Certification
Monday August 10 - Remote via Zoom
Module 1: University Administrators & USD’s Mission
Tuesday August 11 - Remote via Zoom
Module 2: Students and the Classroom
Wednesday August 12 - Remote via Zoom
Module 3: Human Resources & New Faculty Q&A with Provost Baker
View detailed schedule here
New Faculty FAQ’s
Who attends New Faculty Orientation?
All tenure line faculty and full time benefits based faculty members on multiple (3+) year contracts are eligible to attend New Faculty Orientation (NFO) if they are new to the university. The Provost’s office pays for associated costs for attendance for eligible tenure line faculty; academic units pay for eligible faculty on multiple year contracts to attend NFO. All faculty members, regardless of new or revised contract terms, are eligible to attend NFO one time only. Faculty members are eligible to attend August sessions, followed by the associated NFO ongoing sessions, during the academic year closest to the initial contract start date.
Must I attend all the sessions?
Yes, faculty are expected to attend all sessions in full. All sessions sessions and training will be remote.
Am I eligible to receive a stipend for orientation?
Eligible faculty will receive $500 for each module you complete in full. After the final orientation session, expect an email with instructions on how claim your stipend.
How do I claim reimbursement for my relocation costs?
Details regarding relocation are available on the Provost's Office website. Further questions may be directed to Nadeaja Shaheed in the Provost's Office.
What are my parking options?
A valid USD parking permit is required Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Visit the Office of Parking Services website for details.
Accessibility/Accommodations
For accessibility inquiries or accommodations, please contact Justine Gonzales in the Provost's Office.
On-Going New Faculty Orientation Sessions
In addition to New Faculty Orientation dates in August, new faculty are expected to attend the New Faculty Orientation On-Going Sessions.
All sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. via Zoom.
| Fall 2020 | |
| Wed., September 9 | Teaching at a Catholic University - CCTC |
| Wed., October 7 | Strategies for Delivering Content Effectively - CEE |
| Wed., November 4 | The Catholic Intellectual Tradition - CCTC |
| Spring 2021 | |
| Wed., February 3 | Catholic Social Teaching - CCTC |
| Wed., March 3 | Teaching Feedback and Expectations - CEE |
| Wed., April 7 | Getting Your Research and Scholarly Activities Started at USD - OSP |
| Wed., May 5 | The Contemporary Church - CCTC |