We are consistently recognized as one of the world’s premier research universities, including our ranking by the Center for World University Rankings as one of the top 30 U.S. public colleges and universities, 49th overall in the U.S., and among the top 0.5% internationally. This ranking highlights the excellence of our faculty and research performance, alongside educational quality and student outcomes. So it is a marker of the tremendous faculty community you are joining.
As a top-ranked land grant research university, the University of Arizona is recognized for the rich array of interdisciplinary programs that help to make it such an exciting place to teach, research, and collaborate with diverse local, national, and international communities and business partners whom we serve as part of our land-grant mission.
The University offers a rich array of resources and networks to assist new faculty members in achieving their goals.
Faculty Comprehensive Onboarding
We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Wildcat family and our vibrant academic community. Your fresh perspectives, talents, and expertise will help shape the future of our university, and we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make.
Please see the following resources presented at the 2025 New Faculty Orientation on August.
- 2025 New Faculty Orientation program.
- Faculty Resources Fair recordings:
- Teaching and Learning Support
- Research & Partnerships Support
Materials presented at the NFO 2025 such as presentation slides.
2025 New Faculty Orientation
- In-person, Monday, August 18th, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m
- Location: Main Library & Manuel Pacheco Integrated Learning Center
- Closest parking: Cherry Avenue Garage & 2nd Street Parking Garage
2025 Virtual Faculty Resource Fair
- Online, synchronous, Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
- Teaching and Learning | 9:00 AM - 12 PM
- Research & Partnerships | 1:30 - 2:30 PM
2026 New Faculty Orientation
Joining the University of Arizona means becoming part of a vibrant community where faculty are supported to excel in teaching, research, and service. Becoming a WildCat faculty is one of the best decisions you can make for a rewarding and impactful academic career.
We look forward to welcoming our newest colleagues at the 2026 New Faculty Orientation on August 17 and 18 of 2026 at the Manuel Pacheco Integrated Learning Center & the University of Arizona Main Library.
Previous Faculty Orientation Communications
Virtual Faculty Resource Fair
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
TEACHING AND LEARNING
| 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | The University Center for Assessment, Teaching and Technology will provide useful resources to enhance and introduce innovative strategies to your teaching activity. |
RESEARCH SUPPORT
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | The Research, Innovation and Impact (RII) Office will give you an introduction to their rich array of resources. They support the world-class research enterprise at the University of Arizona, which has more than $824M in research activity. Our researchers continue to forge innovative pathways, form powerful collaborations and make remarkable discoveries. to make you a successful researcher. |
August 5, 2021 - New Faculty Orientation & Faculty Resource Fair
Watch the 2021 New Faculty Orientation.
- August 3, 2020 - Welcome from the University of Arizona President
- August 3, 2020 - Welcome from the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
- August 4, 2020 - Welcome from the Vice President for Research and Innovation
- August 5, 2020 - Welcome from the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
- August 6, 2020 - Welcome from the Associate Director for Faculty Affairs
- August 6, 2020 - Faculty Development Communities for Promotion (FDCP) 2020-2021
- August 7, 2020 - New Faculty Orientation and Resource Fair
- August 7, 2020 - Welcome from the Assistant Vice Provost for Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives
- August 7, 2020 - Welcome from the Assistant Vice Provost, Native American Initiatives
- August 7, 2019 - Welcome from the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
- August 16, 2019 - Welcome from The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
- August 30, 2019 - Follow-Up and Upcoming Event Dates
- July 12, 2018 - Welcome from Acting Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
- July 19, 2018 - Welcome to the University of Arizona from the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
- July 26, 2018 - Welcome from the Interim Vice President for Research Kimberly Ogden
- August 2, 2018 - Welcome from the Vice President for Academic Initiatives and Student Success
- August 7, 2018 - Welcome from the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
- August 8, 2018 - Welcome from the Director for the HSI Fellows Program
- August 9, 2018 - Welcome to the University of Arizona from the Assistant Vice Provost for Instruction and Assessment
- Message from Andrew Comrie, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
- Message from Thomas Miller, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
- Message from Kimberly Andrews Espy, Senior Vice President for Research
- Message from Melissa Vito, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, Enrollment Management and Strategic Initiatives
- Message from Jesús Treviño, Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence and Senior Diveristy Officer
- Message from the Division of Human Resources
- Message from Gail Burd, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Resource Links
- Employee Wellness & Heal Promotion offers programs from no-cost nutrition counseling to wellness activities on campus.
- Guide to Faculty Rights and Resources document is an overview of some of the main rights and resources available to faculty at the University of Arizona.
- New to the U provides information on an array of services, including HR benefits.
- Programs for Faculty with Families provides information on everything from childcare programs to tenure clock delays.
- Programs for Fun is a gateway to music, theater, athletics and other community events.
- Start Smart offers tips on salary negotiation and strategies for promotion.
- Teaching Programs & Resources includes information on resources and policies.
- The Office of Instruction and Assessment is UA’s teaching resource center.
- The Office of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence is dedicated to creating an inclusive culture that recognizes diversity as a resource for innovation. Click here to view faculty resources on diversity research programs, diversity training, support centers, mentoring resources and creating inclusive classrooms.
- The Office for Research and Discovery provides support for research.
- Tucson Relocation Guide provides information on housing, schools and neighborhood.