CETLI offers a program to orient new faculty (both experienced and novice teachers) to some of the specifics related to teaching at Penn—including resources, policies, and relevant support offices— as well as how to design their classes to facilitate student learning.
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As you prepare for teaching your first classes at Penn, you are encouraged to consult with CETLI staff about the culture of teaching at Penn as well as with department chairs and administrative staff for advice specific to your department or program.
The links below may provide helpful guidance and information before you arrive, as you plan your courses, enter the classroom, move through the semester, and wrap up your first term.
CETLI programs also offer faculty opportunities to talk with faculty from across campus to support their development as instructors throughout the academic year. To get monthly updates on these events and other CETLI teaching resources, sign up for the CETLI listserv.
Introduction to Teaching at Penn
Resources for New Faculty
Resources
- Overview
- Supporting Your Students
- Teaching that Enables Every Student to Thrive
- Teaching with Technology
- Generative AI & Your Teaching
- Structured Active In-class Learning (SAIL)
- Syllabus Language & Policies
- Academic Integrity
- Course Evaluations
- Teaching Online
- Course Roster, Classroom & Calendar Info
- Policies Concerning Student-Faculty Interactions
- For New Faculty

