New Faculty Programs and Resources

FDE provides Stanford’s university-wide New Faculty Orientation and additional resources to support new faculty members as they join the university. Resources from other offices, such as the Center for Teaching and Learning, are also included here.

Programs and Workshops

New Faculty Orientation (NFO)

New Faculty Orientation (NFO) is organized by Faculty Development and Engagement, a unit of the Office for Faculty Advancement, and held annually in September. NFO provides an opportunity to meet other new faculty from across the University and to learn about Stanford infrastructure, resources, and leaders. All new assistant, associate, and full professors (UTL and UML) are invited.

If you would like additional information about NFO and/or to get access to the presentations and resources shared at the most recent NFO, please email facultydevelopment@stanford.edu.

UHR Benefits Orientations for New Faculty (Online via Zoom)

University Human Resources offers benefits orientations for New Faculty online. During these workshops, new faculty members receive an overview of Stanford’s health, life and retirement savings benefits. For more information about the UHR benefits orientations for faculty members, contact the UHR service team at 877-905-2985.

Stanford Personal Website

Faculty at Stanford are eligible for a personal website on Stanford Sites with a yourname.people.stanford.edu URL. If you need assistance with setting up a personal website or lab website on Stanford Sites, office hours are available with Stanford Web Services (SWS). SWS can help you understand how to use your new site, get the appropriate Stanford branding, and launch your site.

Tools and Resources

New Faculty Checklist

A list of things to do to help you settle in to campus and guide you through your first year.

Click here to view

Faculty Affairs is responsible for implementation of University policy regarding appointments and promotions, salary setting, leaves, endowed chair appointments, appeals, and other matters of an academic nature.

The Faculty Handbook describes Stanford's policies and processes related to faculty appointments, promotions, and tenure. Faculty are encouraged to check with their department for any policies and procedures specific to their school or department.

Center for Teaching and Learning

Stanford Teaching Commons

Teach Anywhere compiles the most current information you need in one place.

Teaching Technology - How-Tos and Tools

Revise your syllabus for online teaching.

Remote teaching setup and resources is based on your teaching style, and includes equipment recommendations.

Resources for your students

Resources for inclusive and equitable discussions

Readings

For assistant professors in lab settings:

At the Helm: A Laboratory Navigator by Kathy Barker (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, New York, 2002)

Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty. Burroughs Wellcome Fund and Howard Hughes Medical Institute. 2006.

Survive and Thrive: A Guide for Untenured Faculty by Wendy Crone (Morgan and Claypool Publishers, 2010). Copies of this book are available during New Faculty Orientation and also by contacting facultydevelopment@stanford.edu.