UT Faculty Development

New Faculty Launch

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

Faculty member holding a mic to ask a question.

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

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.

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.