Opportunities for Early-Career Faculty
New Faculty Orientation
The Office of Faculty Affairs welcomes all new Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder tenure-track, teaching, and clinical faculty through its New Faculty Orientation (NFO) programming, held annually a week before the first day of the semester.
The 2024 New Faculty Orientation (NFO) was held on Aug. 19, bringing together new faculty members for a day of learning and connection. You can read about the event highlights in the latest Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Today article.
Looking ahead, mark your calendars for the 2025 NFOÂ scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025.Â
Thriving at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØSeries
Thriving at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØis a monthly workshop series open to all and oriented for the needs and interests of tenure-track, teaching, and clinical faculty who are in their first three years at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. Participation in at least 8 Thriving at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØsessions over your first three years will earn you a faculty development certificate. Thriving at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØcovers the following content areas (click on the links below to register for the specific workshops):
Fall 2025:
- Aug. 15: New Faculty Orientation
- Sep. 17: Thriving in the First Year: What I Wish I Had Known (Individual sessions for and )
- Oct. 15:
- Nov. 5:
Spring 2026:
- Thriving as a Mentor: Supporting our Students
- Thriving in Community: Identities on Campus
- Thriving in Community and Leadership: Faculty Relations and Governance
- Thriving in Wellness: Resources to Support You
These sessions are not recorded to create a comfortable environment for open, candid discussions and engagement. If you would like to request accommodations including real-time captioning or a sign language interpreter for an event, please contact the ADA Compliance Office at adacoordinator@colorado.eduÌý´Ç°ù . Two weeks advance notice of need for accommodations is requested.Â
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