Try to obtain your UMSL login information before orientation events! The success of the orientation increases if participants have Canvas and Exchange (email) accounts. Administrative assistants and Department Chairs may authorize these accounts as soon as new colleagues are identified. Departments are encouraged to complete the hiring process early so that faculty members are assigned in the system to the courses they will be teaching. This can be completed before the final paperwork is processed as long as the paperwork has been initiated through Human Resources. If you have any difficulty or questions, please contact Information Technology Services (ITS) at helpdesk@umsl.edu or (314) 516-6034.
Getting Started Teaching at UMSL
Teaching at a new institution, in an unfamiliar department, or even a new course can raise questions for new and experienced instructors alike. This page will succinctly address some of those questions with a short answer and a resource to consult or contact for further information. At the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) we see ourselves as a connection point. If you can’t find the answer you need on these pages or even if it does not seem like an issue about teaching and learning we are happy to point you to the right person/resource so do not hesitate to reach out (ctl@umsl.edu).
Graduate Student Professional Development Summit
This event was previously called the Teaching Assistant Academy (TAA); that name now refers to a new year-long program to support students currently working as graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) and graduate instructors (GIs). The Graduate Student Professional Development Summit is a day-long professional development conference for new and returning graduate students, graduate teaching assistants, and those interested in teaching in the university setting in the future. The Summit provides resource and development opportunities for students across all disciplines. Sessions address the needs of grad students for surviving and thriving in graduate school and for successful teaching and learning.
New Full-Time Faculty Orientation
New Full-Time Faculty Orientation is now organized by Academic Affairs. For more information and to register for 2024-2025 offerings, please visit Academic Affairs' Faculty Orientation website. New Full-Time Faculty Orientation for new tenured/tenure track and NTT faculty a day-long event in mid-August organized by Academic Affairs in collaboration with other partners such as the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Student Affairs. New faculty are welcomed and introduced to students and key campus resources. It is accompanied by an optional, half-day event hosted by the CTL and Missouri Online focused on teaching and technology to help faculty get started with their first semester of teaching at UMSL.
Part-Time Faculty Orientation
All part-time (also known as adjunct) UMSL faculty are encouraged to join us for a half-day orientation session. Held four times a year, this event helps connect you with campus resources and support to get you started on the right foot.
Looking for information on the Online Teaching Certification, online course design, or other technology-based webinars? See the Missouri Online webinar and training offering schedule.