New Faculty Onboarding
Welcome to UNLV!
Faculty are the heart of our campus community. Your dedication to teaching, research, and service drives our vision to educate and inspire our students through innovative scholarship, meaningful learning experiences, and community engagement.
You’re joining a university that values your voice, supports your journey, and celebrates your success. We’re looking forward to the contributions you will make and your continued growth as researchers and scholars. You are now a UNLV Rebel! And Rebels make it happen.
Kate Hausbeck Korgan
Acting Executive Vice President and Provost
Onboarding Academic Faculty at UNLV
Our number one goal in Faculty Affairs is to ensure that faculty who join our university have all the tools necessary for a successful and fulfilling academic career. This requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses your needs as an employee and as a faculty member. It also includes ensuring you have the opportunity to engage with other faculty from across the university, to build networks and communities of practice.
The following sections provide more detail on the facets of new faculty onboarding, including New Faculty Orientation, New Faculty Academy, and the Rebels: Onboard program through Human Resources. We also provide links to other important campus resources for new faculty.
New Faculty Orientation
Before the beginning of the fall semester, new academic faculty are invited to gather and meet with campus administrators and partners and learn about resources to support their success. Invitations go to new faculty in mid-July.
Upcoming Orientation Dates
New Faculty Academy
Over the course of their first academic year, new academic faculty will have the opportunity to participate in a series of monthly discussions throughout the fall and spring semester with experienced faculty on topics that address the most common issues that occur during the first year:
- Session 1: What I Wish I Knew as a New Faculty Member
- Session 2: Prioritizing Your Time as a Faculty Member
- Session 3: Strategies for Enhancing Your Productivity in Research, Creative Activity, and Teaching
- Session 4: Cultivating Your Network of Mentors and Collaborators
- Session 5: Setting Realistic Goals
- Session 6: Managing Stress and Rejection
Rebels: Onboard
The Office of Human Resources provides a comprehensive list to help new employees navigate their first thirty days. Their motto is Activate. Excel. Connect.
Additional Resources
Below are pages with collections of links to some of the most useful pages on the UNLV website for new faculty. Feel free to explore and bookmark those you want to revisit.
The Faculty/Staff page, which you can access directly from the UNLV Home page, is your one-stop snapshot of the daily happenings at UNLV. Here you can see at a glance the latest news, important announcements, and calendar of upcoming events. The page also features links to the most commonly used resources for faculty and staff, like MyUNLV and WebCampus, as well as administration offices, various campus directories, and academic resources.
Scroll to the bottom, and you will see links to resources dedicated to important aspects of life at UNLV: Work/Life, Wellness, Employee Involvement, and more.
The Work/Life page features links to a variety of programs and services, including low-cost health and wellness options, professional development opportunities, employee engagement groups, and more. These resources are designed to help you achieve professional and personal balance and growth.
The page is organized by categories, each of which provides a list of resources to explore. Categories include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Workplace Flexibility, Diversity and Inclusion, Community Outreach & Resources, Employee Recognition, Veteran Services, Shared Governance, Education and Professional Development, and Las Vegas Living.
The UNLV Faculty Center promotes the professional development of all UNLV educators, researchers, and other academic professionals through a program of research, consultation, events, and resources.
UNLV Folio is the university’s activity reporting system for academic faculty. UNLV Folio provides a secure and convenient web-based environment for faculty to enter and report on their scholarly activities, research, and service. On this page, academic faculty can log in to the system, as well as find links to the UNLV Folio Resources and Training page.
The Executive Vice President and Provost (EVPP) is the chief academic officer, overseeing all aspects of UNLV’s academic mission. The EVPP page contains information on the office’s areas of responsibility, including Academic Resources, Faculty Affairs, Undergraduate Education, Academic Programs, Space Usage, International Programs, Information Technology, Educational Outreach, Decision Support, and the International Travel Policy.
The Office of Human Resources at UNLV manages a variety of programs for creating a positive and productive work environment. Here you will find information on important HR processes, including new employee onboarding, employee information, benefits, HR forms, and much more.
The Ombuds Office is a place where all UNLV employees can bring their concerns, and it is committed to helping UNLV become a more inclusive workplace that builds a sense of belonging for all members of its community. The office is located in FDH 165, to discuss anything you would like. All conversations with the Ombuds are confidential. Visit this page to see a variety of ways you can connect with the Ombuds