Welcoming New Faculty to Kennesaw State

Welcome New Faculty! We are pleased that you have chosen KSU and look forward to supporting you throughout your career. In addition to information about New Faculty Orientation (NFO), this page will connect you with resources and groups on campus that will help you get off to a successful start whether it's your first semester in a new position or your first semester at the university.

New Faculty Orientation

New Faculty Orientation (NFO) is hosted by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) in-person each August and is open to all new full and part-time faculty, as well as faculty that have changed their role at KSU. During the academic year (CETL) offers an asynchronous orientation and invites all those hired after the August orientation to join us in person the following August.

The goals for NFO are to:

  • Help new faculty develop an understanding of KSU’s mission and culture.
  • Provide new faculty with an overview of available resources that can help achieve professional goals.
  • Provide an opportunity for new faculty to complete essential onboarding activities in one place.
  • Facilitate connections with faculty and staff across both campuses.
  • Lay the groundwork for an energizing, productive, and successful career at KSU.

Please check your email for an invite to the New Faculty Orientation asynchronous course. This email will come from cetl@kennesaw.edu. You may need to check your SPAM folder as well. 

KSU mascot Scrappy jumping in front of the KSU block in front of Kennesaw Hall

KSU Human Resource New Employee Requirements

Completing the Human Resources onboarding process for new employees will enable you to setup essential access to KSU Systems (NetID, email, etc). Human Resources will reach out with additional onboarding tasks after your background check clears and is approved.  If you have not heard from Human Resources 30 days prior to your start date, please reach out by calling 470-578-6030 or contacting TAM@kennesaw.edu for further assistance.