New Faculty Resources

Welcome to the University of South Alabama! We hope that your experiences as a faculty member here at South will be rewarding and successful.

In order to further assist you in your teaching, the University of South Alabama offers faculty development programming through the Innovation in Learning Center (ILC). All new faculty are expected to complete the following:

• Ten hours of professional development during their first year at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ.
  • At least six of the ten hours should be completed by direct participation in programming offered through the Innovation in Learning Center (ILC). ILC workshops and programs are held throughout the year.
  • Participation in New Faculty Scholars satisfies the six-hour requirement.
• Completion of Canvas Fundamentals training.

New full and part-time faculty members should consult extensively with the appropriate department chair or designee concerning specific departmental policies and procedures. We also encourage you to explore the Faculty Handbook.

In order to assist you in getting started, we have collected the following resources. (These resources apply to full time, tenure track, non-tenure track, clinical, as well as part time faculty.)

â–¼   Getting Started at South

These resources are intended to provide support for your initial administrative tasks at South Alabama, such as setting up your JagNet email account, accessing faculty and employee services via PAWS, and advising via Navigate South.

JagNet Support

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JagNet is the authentication system used to access JagMail, PAWS, Canvas, JagSpot, and many other University services. ALL currently employed University faculty and staff are assigned JagNet accounts.

Navigate South

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Navigate South is a multifunctional web-based retention and advising tool designed by Education Advisory Board (EAB).

PAWS

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The University of South Alabama Personal Access Web System (PAWS) provides, faculty, staff and students access to personal and institutional services and information.

â–¼   Getting Started with Teaching

The selected teaching resources offer a good starting point for your courses. We invite you to explore these resources and participate in the upcoming instructional workshops.

Syllabus Template

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Academic Affairs offers a syllabus template with suggested language and recommended sections to increase course transparency and build a community of learners.
(Please download and edit the syllabus template)

Course Design Resources

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There is a multitude of technological solutions available for utilization in course development including Zoom, Panopto, and much more.

Canvas Support & Resources

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Access Canvas Resources, How-To Guides, and training for your online courses.

â–¼   Getting Started with Research

The Office of Research and Economic Development shares internal and external funding opportunities, in addition to advising on grant opportunities.

Internal Funding

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South Alabama offers numerous internal funding opportunities.

Grant Writing

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The Office of Research and Communication provides guidelines on the typical components of grant application.

Faculty Development Council Fellows

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The Faculty Development Council Fellows program provides junior faculty with a structured, incentivized framework for developing a significant proposal for external funding or prestigious fellowships.

â–¼   Professional Development

The ILC offers various and ongoing faculty and course development opportunities, ranging from our instructional workshops and virtual drop-in hours to year-long programs such as New Faculty Scholars or our MéPLE Mentoring.

New Faculty Scholars (NFS)

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New Faculty Scholars is a year-long program that assists South’s newest faculty by providing support for scholarly achievement, innovative teaching, and outstanding public engagement and service.

MéPLE Mentoring

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Sponsored by the ILC and the Faculty Senate Mentoring Committee, this mentoring program offers an inclusive, supportive network for faculty of various disciplines, ranks, and experience.

Conferences

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The ILC hosts the annual South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning to reach a diverse audience of educators and scholars who convene to share and engage with innovative instructional practices.