New Faculty

On-boarding Information for New faculty

Review on-boarding email sent from Human Resources regarding UT New Hire Orientation and Dell Medical School Orientation. UT New Faculty Resources.

WHEN YOU FIRST ARRIVE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY

To-do list for your first day:

• Check-in with the department when you arrive
• Determine your work space 
• Obtain your UT ID at the Flawn Academic Center
• IT will meet with you to set up your computer and help you log on with your UT EID 
• Tour the office or work area and meet faculty + staff 
• Start acclimating to the University’s email system and other computer applications you might use

To-do list for your first week:

During the rest of your first week, you will gain a better understanding of the University, Dell Medical School, and the Department. Make sure to review the University and department websites.

• Meet with the Chair about your areas of focus, key tasks, and development goals
• If physician credentials for Texas and/or with our clinical partners is needed, begin this process (TCSA)
• Set up calendars and permissions—ensure Natalia has full calendar access
• Determine meetings you should attend
• Get ID/badge access, if necessary
• Get key form and walk to Keys Building for office keys, if applicable 
• Send a photo and short bio statement to Natalia (view sample)
• Review on-boarding materials and key partners
• Sign up for DMS newsletter and other appropriate listservs
• Start UT compliance modules (check your UT email)

To-do list for your second week:

• Meet with your Senior Admin Program Coordinator to discuss support and operational needs
• Order business cards, if needed, through your designated admin team member/Senior Program Coordinator
• Meet with your Senior Admin Program Coordinator to discuss budget/accounts/travel + related procedures
• Continue with administrative tasks/on-boarding
• Start scheduling 1:1 introductory meetings with key stakeholders based on guidance from the Chair

REGULAR MEETINGS

Dell Medical School:

• All-Hands Meeting (every ~2 months, led by Clay Johnston—for all DMS faculty and staff)

Department:

• Monthly Faculty Meetings (DMS and Seton faculty)
• Monthly Department Meeting for all faculty and staff
• Working sessions with faculty

One-on-one:

• 1:1 meetings with the Chair, as needed (Natalia)
• 1:1 meetings with others within DMS and/or UT

ON-BOARDING MATERIALS

DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL MISSION, VISION, OVERVIEW, AND IN THE NEWS 

DEPARTMENT OF   PSYCHIATRY OVERVIEW, CHAIR’S STRATEGIC MISSION, AND MEET THE TEAM

 UT NEW FACULTY RESOURCES