New Faculty Experience

Fall 2026: Your One-Stop Shop for New Faculty Programming

The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division’s (TLED) Office of Faculty Development has partnered with Human Resources (HR) and the Division of Digital Learning to create an experience for new faculty like no other. The programming is designed to launch you into a successful career at Austin Community College (ACC) and ease your transition into your first of many semesters at the College.

Together, the programming consists of:

• • I-9 verification and Workday training/onboarding
  • Full-time faculty orientation (in-person)
  • Blackboard Essentials training sessions
  • Welcome Bag Pick Up Day
  • New Faculty Boot Camp
  • Monthly onboarding sessions

Human Resources Orientation and Requirements

For all adjunct faculty new hires and rehires:

• • I-9 verification: In-person at Highland Campus, Building 3000 (main entrance is under the PBS Austin sign); Human Resources Office
    • • Verification available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays
      • Deadline: Aug. 20
      • Check in at the front desk
  • Mandatory Workday online training/onboarding. Six tasks must be completed by Aug. 20.

For full-time faculty new hires and rehires only: 

• New Hire Orientation (mandatory) for all full-time faculty new hires and rehires:
  • Aug. 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., in-person at Highland Campus, Building 2000, Room 1550 (Presentation Hall)
  • Bring I-9 documentation to orientation or no later than Thursday, Aug. 20, to complete verification.

For any questions regarding HR Orientation, please reach out to hrsupport@austincc.edu.

Faculty Development Events

Hit the Ground Teaching: Blackboard Essentials Sessions Designed for New ACC Faculty

Join us for a series of optional, high-impact workshops delivered via Zoom that are designed to set you up for success before the semester begins. Supporting hands-on practice with Blackboard Ultra, these sessions will give you the tools and confidence to start strong. Come with questions, leave with strategies!

• • Option 1 – Synchronous Virtual (morning)
    • • Date: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026
      • Time: 9-11 a.m.
      • Registration cap: 40
  • Option 2 – Synchronous Virtual (afternoon)
    • • Date: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026
      • Time: 1-3 p.m.
      • Registration cap: 40

Welcome Bag Pick Up Day

• • Come pick up a swag bag with ACC gear, a workbook to follow along during bootcamp, and your ACC ID.
  • Thursday, Aug. 20, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., ACC Highland Campus, Building 2000, next to Room 1550 (Presentation Hall)

Boot Camp

All new faculty, full-time and adjunct, are invited to attend the Faculty Boot Camp, which is designed for full-time faculty and adjunct faculty with one or more fall 2026 courses assigned (no additional compensation will be provided). Jumpstart your teaching journey at ACC with this hands-on, high-impact boot camp designed for new faculty. You’ll explore essential College resources, build your syllabus and assessments, and learn strategies to create inclusive, engaging learning environments. Connect with colleagues, practice using ACC’s teaching technologies, and leave ready to start strong on day one.

Professional development credit is awarded for full attendance, engagement, and completion of all activities. There are three options to choose from, although attending in person allows you to meet other new faculty members and make connections that will support you throughout your first semester.

Read through the options below, and then please fill out this form to let us know which option you will be attending, share your bio and headshot (optional), and your T-shirt size.

• • In-Person Faculty Development Boot Camp Option One:
    • • Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
      • At Highland Campus, Room 2.1550
      • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
      • Light breakfast and lunch provided
  • Virtual Faculty Development Boot Camp Option Two (Synchronous):
    • • Online: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
      • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
      • Zoom link will be shared via a Google Calendar invite closer to the event date.
  • Virtual Faculty Development Boot Camp Option Three (Asynchronous): If faculty cannot attend options one or two, they must complete an asynchronous (self-paced) boot camp via Blackboard. The course will be available from Aug. 22 to Dec. 4, 2026.

Digital Learning Faculty Training Sessions

Teaching online? Please visit to fulfill the requirements for ACC digital learning instruction.

TLED Faculty Development Monthly Onboarding Sessions

Onboarding sessions differ from orientation in that they dive deeper into understanding what makes for a successful faculty experience at ACC. Riverbat faculty will continue to learn about ACC’s culture, student success strategies and resources, course design, and the faculty evaluation process. All faculty are encouraged to attend all four sessions during their first semester.

These 2.5-hour sessions are offered in synchronous online environments and include one daytime and one evening option each month of the faculty’s first semester:

• • Sept. 4 and 8: Connecting With Your College, Colleagues, and Students
  • Oct. 2 and 6: Faculty Evaluation and Portfolio Process
  • Nov. 6 and 10: Student and Success Resources
  • Dec. 4 and 8: Teaching and Learning Strategies

Register here

Compensation:

• • Adjunct faculty: $61.80 per hour
  • Full-time faculty: Professional development credit only

 

New Faculty Resources

• Onboarding Materials: View the workbook with useful information, tips, and more!
• First-Year Faculty: Checklists and resources for first-year faculty.
• Meet Our New Faculty: Read about this year’s incoming faculty on this welcome Padlet! You must be logged in with your ACC credentials to view.