Welcome to Michigan Tech! We are excited that you will be joining us as a member of the faculty and are committed to helping you grow and thrive in your new role. Please review the information below to learn about our programs for new faculty. You will also find resources that may be helpful to you as you get started. Contact Shari Stockero, Assistant Provost for Faculty Development (stockero@mtu.edu) or your department chair if you have questions or need assistance.
New Faculty Orientation
Orientation takes place over the first four days that new faculty are on contract, August 17-20, 2026. Orientation is required for all new faculty.
- Monday: Human Resources
- Tuesday: University Overview
- Wednesday: Teaching Workshop
- Thursday: New Researcher Day
2025 agenda; 2026 draft agenda to be available soon
Extended New Faculty Orientation
The extended orientation is held weekly during the fall semester, from 3-4 p.m. on Wednesdays. The orientation meetings are required, so new faculty should not schedule any meetings at this time. While 2026 agenda items are finalized, you are welcome to view the 2025 schedule to learn more about the topics that are discussed.
New Faculty Mentoring
All new full time permanent tenure track and instructional track faculty are assigned a mentoring committee that meets six times throughout the faculty member’s first year. For more information:
- Early Career Management program for tenure-track faculty
- Instructional Track Faculty Mentoring