Faculty Resources

The university values excellence in teaching and has a variety of programs in place to support continuous improvement in this area.

Instructional Design & Technology

The Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) office at Rutgers University–Camden supports faculty in all pedagogical endeavors. They specialize in course design and redesign and the appropriate use of technology to support teaching and learning goals. They assist all instructors with research-driven (or experimental!) pedagogical projects to improve, strengthen, and invigorate the experience of learning and teaching at Rutgers University–Camden.

• The Office of the Provost sponsors a series of Lunch & Learns throughout the year, each featuring a panel of faculty members speaking on a teaching-related topic of interest. Information about specific programs is emailed to all faculty.
• IDT offers regular webinars on both basic and advanced topics in pedagogy and instructional technology
• Other offerings periodically include book clubs on pedagogical topics of interest, summer course refresh programming, and a one-day conference on pedagogy

Thinking about Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning?

• Rutgers offers guidance on artificial intelligence in the classroom.
• The Office of the Provost and Instructional Design and Technology offer a range of programming on this topic, ranging from Lunch & Learn sessions, an AI-focused book club, a summer course refresh program, and individual consultations. Please contact IDT (idt@camden.rutgers.edu) for details.

Interested in teaching with technology?

• View information about digital accessibility.
• University Online Education Services offers information and workshops as well as an annual conference.
• Questions about teaching with Canvas? Contact IDT.

Interested in promoting inclusivity in the classroom?

• University Equity and Inclusion offers workshops and a certificate program.
• The Office of Disability Services assists with accommodating students with disabilities.
• Rutgers Access and Disability Resources has information and resources for faculty.
• Instructional Design and Technology offers programs and individual consultations regarding course accessibility.

Interested in incorporating community engagement into your course?

The Division of Community Engagement offers a variety of support.

Interested in learning about teaching portfolios?

• The Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research has information to assist faculty with developing a teaching portfolio.
• The Guidelines for the Evaluation of Effective Teaching include information about teaching portfolios as well, including guidance related to portfolios being included as part of applications for reappointment, promotion, and/or tenure.

CCAS faculty: interested in teaching-related information and discussions?

Contact the Teaching Matters and Assessment Center.

Interested in having your or a colleague’s teaching recognized?

• Campus awards
• University-wide awards

Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research

The Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research is the university-wide center that supports evaluation and assessment of teaching

Rutgers University values your personal development. There are a wide variety of development opportunities that are available to you on a university and campus level.

Faculty Advancement

Faculty Advancement is part of University Academic Affairs.

The Faculty Diversity Collaborative

The Faculty Diversity Collaborative offers a different set of resources to faculty:

• The Rutgers Connection Network: a mentoring program 
• The Program for Early Career Excellence (PECE): a year-long cohort program for new faculty 
• OASIS Leadership and Professional Development: focuses attention on the unique challenges women faculty may face
• Early Career and Racial Equity
• Identity and Leadership
• Faculty Affinity Networks
• Mutual Mentoring Grant Program

Rutgers-Camden is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity

Faculty Diversity: They offer a variety of programs for faculty at all stages, including a Faculty Success program, writing challenges, and workshops

The campus offers an orientation for all new full-time faculty members each August-September. In addition, the Provost’s Office offers a year-long series of programs and workshops for all new full-time faculty throughout the academic year.

Rutgers-Camden Faculty Leadership Program

In collaboration with the Rutgers Office of Organizational Leadership, Rutgers-Camden offers a year-long cohort-based program for faculty leaders.

Tenured Associate Professor Success

The Office of the Provost regularly offers programs to support tenured associate professors as they advance along their path to promotion to full professor.

Faculty Writing Groups

In partnership with the Camden College of Arts and Sciences, the Office of the Provost sponsors faculty writing sprints (week-long daily writing sessions) as well as ongoing faculty writing groups to support research productivity and community-building on campus.

Lecturers

Lecturers have a variety of resources at their disposal:

• Lecturers have a variety of supports available, including opportunities for promotion and a dedicated professional development fund.
• The Office of the Provost offers an orientation session for new Lecturers to assist them with their transition to the campus, as well as periodic professional development and networking events for Lecturers.

Departments and schools provide mentoring through a variety of programs, both formal and informal. Contact your department chair and/or dean for details. 

From promotions to tenure to retirement, find all the details you need to know to take the next steps in your career.

• Rutgers Office of University Labor Relations (OULR) posts university-wide information and documents.
• View faculty collective negotiations agreements.
• View the Academic Appointment, Reappointment, and Promotion Instructions for tenure-track and non-tenure track reappointments and promotions.
• See additional information about appointments, salary, retirement, and other forms and policies.
• Camden College of Arts and Sciences has a comprehensive webpage with links to both university-wide and internal forms and requirements.

• Evaluation forms
• Evaluation for Advancement forms

• Sabbatical leave information
• Competitive fellowship leave information
• Non-Instructional Assignment information
• Family and Medical leaves must be processed both through each school and through University Human Relations/OneSource 
• CCAS has an internal form to document these types of leaves among its faculty.

• View the Postdoctoral Fellow collective negotiations agreement
• The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs coordinates services for postdoctoral fellows.

• Retirement plans should be coordinated with the faculty member’s dean and Human Resources (OneSource).
• View information about the Faculty Transition To Retirement Program and application form.

Collective negotiations agreements for full-time faculty, part-time faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and winterim/summer instructors can be found on the Office of University Labor Relations website.

• Faculty and Academic Collective Negotiations Agreements
• Information can also be found on Rutgers AAUP-AFT

Information on disability and religious accommodation requests can be found on the Office of Employment Equity website:

• Disability Accommodation Request Process for Faculty
• Religious Accommodation Requests for Faculty
• Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms 

When you need guidance or help, Rutgers–Camden is here to provide the support you need.

• The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program provides counseling and related services to employees.
• Related tips and services can be accessed through wellness programs.
• University Human Resources offers a wealth of information supporting faculty benefits, wellness, and financial planning.
• University Human Resources offers the Employee Partners for Conflict Transformation (EmPaCT) program to provide assistance with conflict navigation, facilitated dialogue, and mediation. Services are provided in the form of one-on-one coaching and consultation, group workshops and discussions, and more. Learn more. 
• OneSource is the primary portal for faculty services.

If you believe you may be experiencing discrimination or harassment based on membership in a protected class, or require accommodations for disability or religious reasons, contact the Office of Employment Equity.