New Faculty Launch
As a new faculty member, it can be overwhelming when navigating our large university community. The New Faculty Launch—hosted by Faculty Development—is a year-long program designed to help familiarize you with university resources to advance your careers as scholars, teachers, and mentors.
The goal of the program is to accelerate your integration into the university community and your knowledge of how to get things done in your first few years at the University of Texas at Austin. The program will also provide you with multiple opportunities to interact with other faculty, both those new to the university and existing faculty leaders.
Who can participate in New Faculty Launch?
- Tenured and tenure-track faculty
- Professional-track faculty
- FTE 50% or higher
- Permanent (non-visiting) faculty
The New Faculty Launch Fall kick off has wrapped up, but faculty can access session documents and other resources here.
Spring 2025 New Faculty Launch Orientation
For faculty hired after the start of 2024–25 academic year, please register for our spring New Faculty Launch taking place on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Rowling Hall.
Year-long Programming
Following the initial August orientation, there will be monthly, in-depth sessions from September 2024 through April 2025 that cover core topics about research, scholarship, and creative endeavors, teaching, mentorship, service, and promotion and tenure.
Throughout the year, we will also host informal social events for new faculty and their families that will introduce you to some of the gems of the university and greater Austin community.
Resources for New Employee Onboarding
As you get to know campus, please stay in communication with your college or school human resources representative for help with onboarding tasks like upgrading your EID and obtaining an ID Card. Additional information about onboarding tasks, can be found at the HR New Employee Orientation website. Please note that not all tasks included in new employee orientation will apply to all faculty, but your local HR representative can share what your next steps will be in the onboarding process.
Event Agendas
Kick-Off Event
The New Faculty Launch kick off has wrapped up. See a detailed agenda of the event below.
Faculty can access session documents and other resources via the link below.
Monthly Sessions
Throughout the year there will be in-depth monthly sessions on a variety of helpful topics for new faculty aligning with important dates.
Please register to attend monthly sessions.
Establishing Effective Mentorship Relationships: October 28, 2-3:30 p.m.
Planning for Your Promotion and Tenure Dossier: November 11, 2-3:30 p.m. — Register here
Strategies for Effective Classroom Management: December 11 from 10-11:30 a.m. — Register here
Tailoring Your Research Vision: Strategies for Successful External Funding Proposals: February 12, 10-11:30a.m. — Register here
Explore Austin and UT
Eateries, art, and entertainment are at your fingertips in the heart of Texas. From campus hotspots and museums, to historic locations and outdoor adventures around Austin, here’s a one-stop-shop to get your started exploring the area.
The University of Texas at Austin
With dozens of museums, libraries, centers, institutes and special venues on campus, there’s always something to check out in between research or while taking a break from grading.
Austin, TX
Austin, Texas is a city of food and music. Step away from campus to tour the Capitol, grab a bite to eat and enjoy indoor and outdoor attractions.
Texas Hill Country
Take a hike, breathe a bit of fresh air, and cheers to a new career in the Texas Hill Country, known for its natural, scenic splendor.