New Faculty Transitions
We design meaningful transitions for faculty new to Northwestern, followed by ongoing outreach to build community among the cohort and lay the foundation for career-spanning engagement with the Searle Center.
Events for New Faculty, 2025–26
Final Week of August | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Register for our annual, immersive three-day Course Design Institute centered on developing a new Canvas-ready syllabus for the upcoming academic year, driven by evidence-based practices, iterative discussion, and reflective learning communities. Register.
September 3 | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Participate in the Office of the Provost's New Faculty Welcome Program. The Searle Center will be leading a session on Enriching Learning through Meaningful Conversation. RSVP.
October 8 | 3:30–4:30 PM
Join us at 627 Dartmouth Place for a casual Mixer for New Faculty with last year’s new faculty cohort, where you’ll connect with peers and last year’s new faculty cohort in our welcoming gathering spaces. RSVP.
November, all month
Schedule a consultation to reflect and look ahead.
December 5
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive at Northwestern at the New and Early Career Faculty Institute, led by the Office of the Provost.
January 20 | 10:00–11:00 AM
Don’t miss our interactive online workshop, Moving Beyond CTECs: Using Feedback to Improve Your Teaching, where we will analyze the effectiveness of different types of student feedback and generate ideas about how to thoughtfully respond. RSVP.
February
Join our virtual Reading Circles to engage with scholarly texts that deepen your understanding of contemporary topics in teaching and learning.
March
Sign up for Northwestern's University Practicum, a flexible online series of sessions designed for instructors of all levels, backgrounds, and teaching contexts.
April 23 | 11:45 AM–1:00 PM
Celebrate the end of your first year at our Reflecting on Your First Year Teaching at Northwestern luncheon, featuring our Distinguished Fellows—recipients of the University Teaching Awards for excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching. RSVP.
Explore more resources for new faculty on the Office of the Provost website.