Resources for New Faculty
Welcome to the Dietrich College at Carnegie Mellon University! We are delighted that you are joining our university community.
We are committed to creating the best possible environment for you to inspire students through teaching, achieve your scholarship goals, and to serve your discipline, our campus, and global communities.
Dietrich College Incoming Faculty Orientation
August 21, 2024, from 12:00pm-4:30pm in-person in Posner Hall - Grand Room 340
The Dietrich College Incoming Faculty Orientation is a one-day event intended to help strengthen connections with the college community by meeting faculty from other departments during our welcome lunch. It is also an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of resources within the college during our afternoon sessions.
Orientation Resources and Materials
Orientation Schedule
12:00 PM–1:30 PM Dean’s Welcome Lunch
Welcome by Richard Scheines, Bess Family Dean
Department heads and faculty introductions
1:30 PM–1:35 PM Introduction and Orientation Overview
Jeria Quesenberry, associate dean of faculty
1:35 PM–2:00 PM Dietrich College Office of Undergraduate Studies
Sharon Carver, associate dean for educational affairs
Jay Devine, associate dean for undergraduate studies
Kelli Maxwell, associate dean of student success
2:00 PM–2:45 PM Dietrich College Programs
Julie Downs, associate dean of research
Ayana Ledford, associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion
Liz Cooper, associate dean for advancement
Abby Simmons, associate dean of communications
Vincent Sha, associate dean of IT and operations
2:45 PM–3:00 PM Break
3:00 PM–3:30 PM Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression
Richard Scheines, Bess Family Dean
3:30 PM–4:30 PM Dietrich College Promotion and Tenure Process
Richard Scheines, Bess Family Dean
Special track faculty including post docs are welcome to join
As part of your arrival on campus, all new faculty members are invited to attend the CMU Incoming Faculty Orientation which will be held in-person from August 19-20, 2024.
New Faculty Resources
The Carnegie Mellon Vice Provost for Faculty website is a great resource for faculty at all stages in their careers. The Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence website is a great resource for teaching support.