Getting Started
We are so excited to welcome you to UMPI! You are now among a group of innovative and talented faculty and staff, who are dedicated to putting students (in northern Maine and beyond) at the forefront of education. You were recruited for your demonstrated strengths and achievements and your potential to contribute to our academic goals and campus culture. As a new faculty member, you bring to the campus, whether you are physically here, or teaching from afar, an energy and innovative spirit that will help us remain a leader in student-centered education.
We are proud to have you join our teaching community, and we recognize that it can be a whirlwind in your first few weeks, as you are meeting people down the hall or via email, getting to know policies, resources, and procedures. This page is specifically designed to provide you with some of the amazing campus resources to enhance the teaching and learning process at UMPI.
When you are ready, or in need of instructional assistance, the Center for Teaching & Learning will be here! Email us at umpi-ctl@maine.edu or Book a Meeting.
What to Expect During CTL Onboarding
When you first come on board, you will likely be in close contact with the HR department, your Program Coordinator, the IT Department, the Academic Affairs offices, and the Administrative Specialists that can assist you with essential paperwork, @maine.edu email setup, course assignment details, contact information and more. HR, your Program Coordinator, or Dean will refer you to CTL once you are ready to begin preparing for teaching. Here at CTL, we can work with you on campus, in-person, over Zoom, or even over email. Here is what you can expect of the process:
Warm Welcome
You should receive an introductory email from us with some links to information you can find on this website as well as an invitation to schedule an appointment for an initial onboarding session. You can Book a Meeting that fits your schedule.
Initial Onboarding Meeting
In our first meeting, we will discuss the following:
- What it means to be an UMPI professor
- Our Academic Commitments
- The modalities you will teach in
- Essential contacts on campus
- Student supports available to your learners
- Our course design process
Your Homework
After our first meeting, you should explore the following sections of this website to become familiar with expectations for teaching at UMPI and the resources available to you:
- Review the syllabus templates.
- Complete the UMPI Faculty: Brightspace Certified course.
- Review the APPA documentation for the courses you will teach.
- Explore the course design resources & tools.
- Read about the modalities of your courses: in person, online asynchronous, online synchronous, hybrid, or YourPace.
- Book a Meeting with an Instructional Designer to start planning your courses.