New Faculty Orientation
The BYU Faculty Development Series (FDS) is designed to assist new BYU faculty in building a strong foundation for quality teaching, scholarship, and citizenship. Participation in the FDS will help faculty members—
- Increase their understanding of the university’s mission and its role in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints;
- Explore faculty opportunities and responsibilities;
- Strengthen their ability to make significant contributions through their professional service; and
- Find greater joy and satisfaction in their professional lives.
The BYU FDS is specifically designed for all newly-hired, full-time faculty in tenure-track positions, regardless of previous experience in other universities or work settings. In addition, the Fall Seminar component of this series is open to all new full-time hires—including faculty on temporary, visiting, or even one-semester appointments.
The program is hosted by the Faculty Center, with help from the Center for Teaching & Learning. Further details on the FDS can be found on the Faculty Center website.
The Center for Teaching & Learning collaborates with the Faculty Center to orient new faculty to the university. CTL’s role is to help new faculty develop a teaching improvement plan that will lead to an increase in student learning. Sessions for new faculty focus on course design, assessment, technology, and integrating faith and intellect. The ultimate purpose of the orientation meetings is to aid all new faculty to help their students in reaching the Aims of a BYU Education.