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New Faculty Institute

We're delighted that you are joining Seattle University! These webpages are designed to help you with your orientation as a new faculty member, or as a current SU faculty member stepping into a new role. NFI is organized by a planning team made up of representatives from the colleges and schools on behalf of the Provost.

Save the date

Friday, September 11, 2026

9:45–4:00 | Casey Commons (CASY 530)

NFI Goals

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Community

To build community across campus through cross-disciplinary professional development.

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Teaching

To model effective teaching practices in the Jesuit tradition.

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Inclusion

To ground the roles of faculty in an inclusive framework.

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Mission

To engage the Jesuit and Catholic mission of the university from our own identities and perspectives.

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Balance

To explore the art of balancing teaching, scholarship, and service.

Contact Us NFI Office

For NFI program-related inquiries. All other college- or department-specific inquiries should be directed to your program's administrative assistant, chair/director, or dean.

Center for Faculty Development

NFI Program Coordinators

Contact Us HR Academic Operations

For contract or employment inquiries. All other college- or department-specific inquiries should be directed to your program's administrative assistant, chair/director, or dean.

Sandra Brierley

HR Manager, Academic Operations