Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty Orientations are held 4 times a year (in January, June, and twice in August), alternating between Friday afternoons (in person) and Saturday mornings (via Zoom web conference). If there are changes in the ability to hold sessions on campus, registrants will be notified via email. All UMSL part-time faculty, new or returning, are welcome to register. These sessions are highly engaging and interactive, including conversations with the Provost, strategizing about your learning materials, and interactive case study discussions with our panels of student supports from across campus. Our goal is for you to leave with a wealth of new contacts to help you and your students have a successful experience at UMSL.
If these dates do not match your availability, we can also schedule an individual meeting for acute questions in January or May/June/July. This will include an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a member of the CTL and customized Q&A for your specific needs, but will not include the rich interactive environment the full event provides. If you are utilizing this expedited option to launch your first semester, we encourage you to attend a future orientation date as your schedule allows.
Upcoming Orientations
Our next Part-Time Faculty Orientation will be held on January 8, 2027 from 1:00PM - 5:00PM via Zoom.
Orientation Schedule
Schedule is subject to change.
- Optional Pre-Orientation Session: Canvas Quick-Start Guide
- Welcome and Introductions
- Getting to Know Our UMSL Students
- Student Support Systems: What You Need to Know (with UMSL Student Outreach and Support)
- Student Support for Accessibility: Early Semester Advice (with UMSL Health, Counseling, and Disability Access Services)
- Teaching Strategies to Promote Success
- Faculty Supports