Welcome to teaching at Uº£½ÇÉçÇø!

Whether you are a graduate teaching assistant or tenured faculty new to Uº£½ÇÉçÇø, we hope you will join us for programming designed specifically to support those new to teaching here. Here we have curated a list of our most relevant resources to help you start strong.

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New To Teaching resources

CITL is dedicated to helping instructors feel prepared and excited for their new teaching journey at Uº£½ÇÉçÇø and becoming a part of our campus community.

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New Faculty Orientation is a two-day event held in mid-August to welcome new faculty to Uº£½ÇÉçÇø, help them acclimate, and provide an opportunity to meet a range of academic leaders and fellow faculty. Visit the New Faculty Orientation 2026 website..

For questions, email: jade.hichborn@maine.edu

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A CITL Community of Practice (CoP) focused on new faculty launching their teaching journey at Uº£½ÇÉçÇø with confidence, connection, and community.

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Available through the Office of the Provost, this list is for any faculty getting started at Uº£½ÇÉçÇø.

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This guide is designed to support Graduate Teaching Assistants grow into their teaching role.

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Upcoming Events for new instructors

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