The University of Oklahoma is committed to investing in the success of its faculty at all stages of their careers. As a new faculty member, you will have the opportunity to participate in programs specifically designed to meet your needs. New Faculty Orientation NFO is the week before classes begin in the fall semester. This two-day workshop introduces new faculty to the critical information, resources, and support for your research, teaching, and service. NFO will provide you with the opportunity to meet key leaders of the University and learn more about our mission, vision and strategic plan. In addition, the Center for Faculty Excellence also offers the New Faculty Orientation In-Depth series weekly throughout the fall semester for new faculty to learn about various OU resources and opportunities, as well as, connect and network with other new faculty colleagues. We look forward to you joining the OU community.
To learn more about our recent new faculty cohorts, please take this opportunity to review the 2024 New Faculty Profiles (PDF). The profiles include new faculty interests on teaching, research & creative activities, and collaborations.
New Faculty Orientation and the In-Depth Workshop Series are designed to support your Teaching, Service, Research, Creative Activities, Publishing, and Grant Writing activities. The Center for Faculty Excellence provides a wide range of resources, workshops, consultations, and more to ensure new faculty have a successful first year.
New Faculty Orientation
All new faculty are encouraged to attend this two-day workshop held on Monday and Tuesday, the week before classes begin in the Fall semester. New faculty will hear from campus leaders about campus policies and resources, as well as gain advice and insights from fellow faculty to help navigate the first year. Invitations will be sent to all new faculty in June. If you have questions, or have not received your invitation, please email cfe@ou.edu.
New Faculty Orientation In-Depth Series
The New Faculty Orientation In-Depth Series promotes an environment for conversations, interactions, and networking with new faculty and the campus community. Faculty will connect with the offices, faculty, staff and administrators who provide an array of resources to support your teaching, research and creative activities, community engagement, and service efforts.
First-Year Professional Developmment Programming
First-Year Curriculum Program is designed to be a resource for new faculty as they begin their career journey at the University of Oklahoma. The program will assist faculty with the development of short and long-term professional goals and include information on research & creative activities, teaching, writing, community engagement, faculty development, leadership and more.
