Faculty Resources

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

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

Interested in teaching with technology?

Instructional Design and Technology (Camden) has awealth of information about teaching with technology as well as other teaching-related information and resources: Instructional Design & Technology, Rutgers University

As well as excellent workshops: Workshops | Instructional Design & Technology (rutgers.edu)

And information about digital accessibility: Home - Digital Accessibility (rutgers.edu)

Teaching and Learning with Technology (NB) offers information and workshops: Home | Teaching and Learning with Technology (rutgers.edu) as well as an annual conference: Rutgers Online Learning Conference | March 14, 2022

Questions about teaching with Canvas? Home - Canvas (rutgers.edu) or contact IDT: Instructional Design & Technology, Rutgers University

Interested in promoting inclusivity in the classroom?

Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research offers workshops and a certificate program: Classroom Inclusivity Series (rutgers.edu)

The Office of Disability Services assists with accommodating students with disabilities: Disability Services | Student Academic Success (rutgers.edu)

Rutgers Access and Disability Resources has information and resources for faculty: Faculty Accessibility Resources | Access and Disability Resources (rutgers.edu)

Interested in incorporating civic engagement into your course?

The Office of Civic Engagement offers a variety of supports: Civic Engagement | Rutgers University-Camden

Civic engagement fellowships for faculty as well as awards for related activities are also offered; some programs are paused due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Interested in learning about teaching portfolios?

The Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research  has both information: Teaching Portfolios (rutgers.edu)

And workshops to assist faculty with developing a teaching portfolio: CTAAR Workshops (rutgers.edu)

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

Teaching Matters and Assessment Center: Teaching Matters and Assessment Center (rutgers.edu)

Interested in a one-on-one, confidential consultation about teaching? 

Contact the Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research: Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research

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

• Campus awards: Faculty Achievement | Rutgers University-Camden
• University-wide awards: 2021-22 FYE Awards Honorees | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)

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, Faculty Advancement | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu), is part of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs office. They offer resources such as:

• Faculty Writing Initiative: Faculty Writing Initiative | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)
• The Faculty Advancement office also offers webinars and workshops related to research development: Advancing Faculty Research | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)

The Faculty Diversity Collaborative

The Faculty Diversity Collaborative (Faculty Diversity Collaborative | Diversity Equity and Inclusion (rutgers.edu)) offers a different set of resources to faculty:

• The Rutgers Connection Network: a mentoring program Rutgers Connection Network Mentoring Program | Diversity Equity and Inclusion
• The Program for Early Career Excellence (PECE): a year-long cohort program for new faculty 
• OASIS Leadership and Professional Development: a 1-semester program for women faculty members OASIS Leadership & Professional Development | Diversity Equity and Inclusion (rutgers.edu)

Part-Time Faculty (PTLs)

Part-time faculty (PTLs) have a variety of resources at their disposal:

• PTLs have a variety of supports available, including opportunities for promotion and a dedicated professional development fund: Part-Time Lecturer Support | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)

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 faculty each August. Beginning in 2022-23, the provost’s office will offer a year-long orientation program for all new full-time faculty, with a series of meetings and workshops throughout the year.

Departments and schools provide mentoring through a variety of programs, both formal and informal. Contact your department chair and/or dean for details. Additional mentoring programs will be unveiled soon, please check back for updates.

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: Rutgers Office of University Labor Relations | Office of Labor Relations | Rutgers University

Faculty collective negotiations agreements can be found here: Faculty and Academic Collective Negotiations Agreements | Office of Labor Relations | Rutgers University

The Academic Appointments Manual and Instructions for tenure-track and non-tenure track reappointments and promotions can be found here: Promotions, Appointments, and Reappointments | Office of Labor Relations | Rutgers University

For additional information about appointments, salary, retirement, and other forms and policies, see the resources here: Faculty Resources | Office of Labor Relations | Rutgers University

Camden College of Arts and Sciences has a comprehensive webpage with links to both university-wide and internal forms and requirements: Faculty Affairs – Faculty of Arts and Sciences (rutgers.edu)

Part-Time Faculty

• Evaluation forms can be found in Appendix C of the collective negotiations agreement: ptl_final_agreement_2018-2022.pdf (rutgers.edu)
• Promotion application forms are available here: Appendix_D-1_PTL_Evaluation_for_Advancement_Form.pdf (rutgers.edu)

• Sabbatical leave information can be found here: sabbaticalleaveprogram2022-2023.pdf (rutgers.edu)
• Competitive fellowship leave information is available here: GUIDELINES FOR COMPETITIVE FELLOWSHIP LEAVE: 2003-2004 (rutgers.edu)
• Family and Medical leaves must be processed both through each school and through University Human Relations/OneSource (OneSource Rutgers Faculty and Staff Service Center | uhr.rutgers.edu)
• CCAS has an internal form to document these types of leaves among its faculty: Faculty Affairs – Faculty of Arts and Sciences (rutgers.edu)

• The Postdoctoral Fellow collective negotiations agreement can be found here: postdocsmoa2019-2022.pdf (rutgers.edu)
• The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs coordinates services for postdoctoral fellows: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs | (rutgers.edu)

Retirement plans should be coordinated with the faculty member’s dean and Human Resources (OneSource).

Information about the Faculty Transition To Retirement Program can be found here: Faculty Transition to Retirement Program | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)

And applications can be found here: FTTRP Application and Election Form (OGC Edits) (00437209).DOCX (rutgers.edu) 

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 | Office of Labor Relations | Rutgers University
• Information can also be found here: Welcome - Rutgers AAUP-AFT

Information on disability and religious accommodation requests can be found on the Academic Affairs website:

Disability Accommodation Request Process for Faculty | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)

Religious Accommodation Requests for Faculty | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms can be found here: voluntary_self-identification_of_disability_3.28.17.pdf (rutgers.edu)

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: Faculty and Staff Assistance | uhr.rutgers.edu

Related tips and services can be accessed here: Wellness | uhr.rutgers.edu

University Human Resources offers a wealth of information supporting faculty benefits, wellness, and financial planning. Rutgers University Human Resources | uhr.rutgers.edu

OneSource is the primary portal for faculty services: OneSource Rutgers Faculty and Staff Service Center | uhr.rutgers.edu

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: Office of Employment Equity | uhr.rutgers.edu