New Faculty Teaching Academy
Welcoming New Faculty to Teaching at UCSC
The New Faculty Teaching Academy supports Senate faculty across all divisions as they begin their teaching careers at UC Santa Cruz. Whether participants are new to college-level teaching or experienced educators, the academy introduces new faculty to evidence-based teaching practices that foster equitable learning outcomes, as well as ongoing resources for effective teaching.
Held each September, the Teaching Academy is led by the TLC and forms part of the broader New Faculty Academy, a collaboration with the Academic Senate. Together, these programs provide a foundation for the first year at UCSC, including:
- Teaching Academy: A two-day introduction to our students, our teaching context, and foundational principles of inclusive and effective pedagogy
- New Faculty Welcome Day: An introduction to UCSC structures and an opportunity to build community with fellow faculty
- Professional Development: A series of workshops on faculty governance, research, and career development throughout the year
What You’ll Learn
The New Faculty Teaching Academy emphasizes equity-minded and evidence-based practices to support instruction and student learning at UC Santa Cruz. Topics include:
- Engaging UCSC’s diverse student population
- Active learning strategies for any class size or discipline
- Designing equitable assignments and assessments
- Supporting academic integrity in your classroom
- Inclusive and effective use of educational technology
- Collaborating with TAs and teaching teams
- Setting boundaries for sustainable teaching practices
- Responding compassionately to students’ academic and personal challenges
- Navigating campus resources to support teaching
- Meeting accessibility needs of students
How to Participate
Details about the Fall 2026 cohort will be posted here when available.
Who Should Attend: All new Senate faculty, from any division or discipline
Format: In-person, more details TBD
Commitment: Participation for entire program; no drop-in basis
Reach out to us if you have any questions.