New Faculty Checklist
All new faculty coming to the University of Houston will receive individualized checklists to complete the required onboarding tasks. The table below is a general overview of departments for faculty onboarding. Your individualized checklist will provide you with more information and contacts.
| Step | Item | Instructions | For Questions, Contact: |
| 1 | Review your personalized checklist |
Please review your personalized checklist and ensure we have your current email address. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Faculty Engagement and Development at 713- 743-7809. |
Faculty Engagement and Development fed@uh.edu 713-743-7809 |
| 2 | Review the New Faculty Website | Please take a few minutes to explore the New Faculty website below. It offers helpful information on teaching, research, work-life balance, professional development, and more. Contact our office with any questions. | JeBreyah Chevis Faculty Engagement and Development fed@uh.edu 713-743-7216 |
| 3 | Complete onboarding tasks in the HR Career site |
Log in to the HR Career site (careers.uh.edu) to complete your university onboarding tasks. This will ensure you get a UH email address, employee ID and are set up in our payroll system. Please review the HR Service Center website link below and submit the required I9 documents. |
Faculty Affairs facultyaffairs@uh.edu 713-743-9168 |
| 4 | Provide transcript to the University | Please provide your official transcript with your relevant terminal degree posted. Only official hard copies or official electronic transcripts are acceptable. Official electronic transcripts must be sent directly from the degree granting institution or their authorized vendor to facultyaffairs@uh.edu. If you are in the process of completing your Ph.D., you must show evidence of completion by August 1st. Please review the Transcript Guide. | Faculty Affairs facultyaffairs@uh.edu 713-743-9168 |
| 5 | Create or Transfer Scholarly ID and Institutional Accounts |
Create or transfer the following accounts:
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Anne Dayton Institutional Research and Effectiveness adayton@central.uh.edu 713-743-0534 |
| 6 | Register to attend New Faculty Orientation |
Please register for the mandatory New Faculty Orientation that occurs on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. This event will be hosted by the Office of the Provost and will include both required and optional events that will help acclimate you to the UH community. |
JeBreyah Chevis Faculty Engagement and Development fed@uh.edu 713-743- 7216 |
| 7 | Visit FDIS Website | Please visit the Faculty Departmental Instructional Support (FDIS) knowledge base website to become familiar with the technology and tools available at the University of Houston. You will find quick start guides and tutorials for faculty at this site, as well as support for instructional design, accessibility, and online teaching technologies. We highly recommend that all new faculty start with the CANVAS Basics and MS Teams articles. | Faculty and Departmental Instructional Support Faculty and Departmental Instructional Support Canvas |
| 8 | Phone call with your Department Chair |
Arrange a visit or phone call with your Department Chair to discuss:
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Locate your department chair through the link below Department Chair and Center Director Appointments |
| 9 | Submit photo | Submit a photo of yourself in any bright Red shirt using the form below: 2025 New Faculty Photo Submission | Nia Gill Faculty Engagement and Development fed@uh.edu |
| 10 | Complete I9 |
Once you are on campus, please visit the Human Resources Service Center to complete your I9. |
HR Service Center hrsc@uh.edu 713-743-3988 |
| 11 | Review HR Benefits and Enrollment Information |
Please review the information regarding your faculty employee benefits on the UH Human Resources website. The FED coordinates Q&A session regarding your benefit options. The selection deadline is between the 1st and 30th day after your official start date. |
Deanna Holmes Senior Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 713-743-3689 |
| 12 | Review Parking Options |
Review and select campus parking options and updates for parking permits by visiting the link below. |
Parking Customer Service 832-842-1097 parking@uh.edu |
| 13 | Order your CougarCard | Your Cougar Card is your campus ID, providing access to labs, the Faculty Café, and other university services. You can request your card online via AccessUH or visit the Cougar Card Office in the UH Welcome Center, Suite 151. |
Cougar Card Office |
| This is an official onboarding document for the University of Houston, used to ensure a successful onboarding experience and transition into faculty life at UH | |||