New Faculty

Welcome to Loyola!

We’re so glad you’re here. Loyola University Maryland is excited to welcome you to our academic community. This site serves as your central guide for getting started—whether you're joining us as tenure-track, teaching, or clinical faculty.

Your onboarding experience begins with New Faculty Orientation and continues with access to the New Faculty Academy, semi-annual teaching enhancement workshops, and a range of campus resources to support your success. 

Faculty are at the heart of Loyola’s academic mission, and the Office of Academic Affairs is here to support your transition—to the classroom, the university, and to life in Baltimore. Unless otherwise noted, the resources on this page are relevant to all new full-time faculty. Your department will provide guidance on policies and practices specific to your area, with support from your Chair and administrative staff.

Orientation Schedules - Monday, August 25

New Faculty Orientation - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Fernandez Center Room 235

New Faculty Orientation marks the start of your journey at Loyola and the formal launch of the New Faculty Academy (NFA). During Orientation, you’ll meet the Academic Affairs Leadership Team, learn about Loyola’s Jesuit-Catholic mission and values, and explore classroom resources that support your teaching and student success. We’ll also introduce you to key systems like Moodle, review essential academic policies, and connect you with colleagues across campus. 

New Faculty Reception - 4:30 - 6 p.m., Haulthaus Plaza, Fernandez Center 

Part-Time Faculty Orientation - 6 - 8:30 p.m., Beatty Hall Room 112

Orientation Resources

Video Resources (must be logged into your Loyola account to view)

• Final Grades, Failure to Reports, and Incompletes - Created by Lisa Oberbroeckling, associate vice president for undergraduate academic affairs, Loyola University Maryland.
• How to Find Your Class Roster and Schedule -  Created by Lisa Oberbroeckling, associate vice president for undergraduate academic affairs, Loyola University Maryland.
• Intro to Moodle - Created by Lisa Oberbroeckling, associate vice president for undergraduate academic affairs, Loyola University Maryland.
• UG Midterm Grades, Midterm Action Report - Created by Lisa Oberbroeckling, associate vice president for undergraduate academic affairs, Loyola University Maryland.

Loyola's Mission, Values, and Academic Affairs Priorities

• Mission and Core Values   
• Office of Mission Integration - Learn about how Loyola seeds  the University with its mission and opportunities to become more actively involved in that mission
• Introduction to Ignatian Pedagogy (video) - A high-level overview of how Ignatian Pedagogy connects life and learning.
• Go Forth and Teach - An in-depth look at the characteristics of Jesuit education.
• HIPs - Elements and Examples - An overview of High-Impact teaching practices
• Inclusive Teaching: Traditional Teaching May Deepen Inequality. Can a Different Approach Fix It? - A case study about a teacher who incorporated inclusive practices to close achievement gaps. (You might need to create a free account at chronicle.com to access the reading.)
• Inclusive Teaching: The Unwritten Rules of College - A practical article outlining three questions about course assignments that can improve student outcomes. (You might need to create a free account at chronicle.com to access the reading)

Navigating Loyola

• Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogues  - THE source for information on academic policies related to curriculum and students
• Human Resources – THE source for questions on payroll, benefits, leaves, and other employee policies, including Title IX
• Faculty Handbook – THE source for academic policies related to faculty life 
• ID cards – Student Account Services (SAS)
• Whom to Call for Help with Graduate and Undergraduate Matters - Quick reference guide for who to call with graduate and undergraduate matters
• Academic Affairs Organizational Chart
• Overview of Governance
• Facilitating Supportive Conversations - a guide to help provide caring guidance and assistance in connecting students with campus resources
• Decoding Loyola Speak – Acronym guide
• Loyola/Notre Dame Library Resources for Faculty
• Opportunities for Community Engagement
• Institutional Facts and Profile   
• Directions and Parking
• Parking and Transportation 

Calendars

• Academic Calendars, Undergraduate and Graduate
• Final Exam Schedule - (undergraduate)
• Inclusive Scheduling – Interfaith calendar and guidelines for accommodation

Teaching

• Office of the Registrar – Information on registration, class rosters, classroom assignments, schedules and exams, catalogues, and other university policies.
• Loyola Self-Service –The portal for your own class rosters, room assignments, midterm and final grades, etc. Loyola Self-Service link can be found on the Inside Loyola portal site.
• Moodle – Loyola’s Learning Management System (internal use)
• Bookstore – Textbook orders generally due mid-March for fall courses and mid-October for spring courses. Your Department Chair or administrative assistant will know the deadline for any given semester.
• Sample syllabi – Departments maintain past syllabi for courses in their curriculum. Consult your Chair or administrative assistant. If you are teaching in a university program, such as Messina or Service-Learning, you might also consult the appropriate office for sample syllabi. The Faculty Handbook (VIII.J) also offers some general guidance on necessary components and faculty responsibilities.
• Undergraduate learning aims
• Graduate learning goals
• Honor code and academic dishonesty
• Students with Disabilities – FAQ from Disability Support Services includes recommended syllabus language. 
• Maintaining Classes During University Closure (guidance, including Inclement Weather)
• Sample Course Evaluation (PDF). Official evaluations administered by the Office of Institutional Research. Some departments use their own forms--consult your Chair.
• FERPA – Federal Educational Rights Privacy Act

Key Offices Supporting Student Academic Success

• Academic Advising and Support Center
• Thrive Center for Student Success
• Counseling Center (primarily undergraduate students)
  • Includes printable resource: "Supporting Students in Emotional Distress: A Guide for Campus Leaders"
• Disability Support Services
  • Accessibility/Universal Design Guidance
• International Programs
• International Student Services
• Messina – Loyola's living/learning program for first-year undergraduate students
• National Fellowships Office
• Office of Service-Learning / Center for Community, Service, and Justice
• Student-Athlete Support Services
• Division of Student Development
•   Community Standards -- Undergraduate student handbook for residential life
• Office of Student Support and Wellness Promotion
• The Study – Offering a full range of academic support services (tutoring, workshops, etc)
• Office of Undergraduate Studies
  • ODUGS Team
• Writing Center

Key Entities Supporting Faculty Success

• Office of Academic Affairs
• Center for Community, Service, and Justice - including service-learning and Faculty Director for Community-Engaged Learning and Scholarship
• Office of Digital Teaching and Learning
• Loyola/Notre Dame Library, including a guide to copyright.
• Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
• Zoom - for synchronous learning

Technology Support and Training Resources

• Ots.loyola.edu - Your main source for all technology support
• InsideLoyola.edu - Loyola's landing page to commonly used links for teaching, learning and working 
• Classroom Technology - Learn about Loyola University Maryland's classroom technology training resources such as quick start guides, videos, and how to documentation.
• Knowledge Base - includes how-to articles for Loyola enterprise-wide systems
• Technology Training
• Information Security
• Wi-Fi and Network Access

Information and Resources Specific to New Tenure-Track Faculty

• Faculty Mentoring Program  
• Rank and Tenure Policy Statement - (Appendix B of Faculty Handbook, effective July 2022)
• Tenure-Track Research Leave 

Affinity Groups

• OUTLoyola, Loyola’s LGBT Employees and Allies Affinity Group
• Women Faculty Leadership Coalition

Discovering Baltimore

• Livebaltimore.org, a great resource for this city of neighborhoods
• Maryland Transit Authority, including bus and light rail schedules  --  Bus stops at the corner of Charles Street and Cold Spring Lane: CityLink Red (north/south) and number 28 (east/west)
• Loyola’s Live Near Your Work home-buying subsidy
• York Road Initiative