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We welcome you, new faculty, to Georgia Southern University. We are excited to have you join our academic community and bring your knowledge, experiences, and fresh perspectives. We are confident that your dedication to teaching, research, and mentorship will inspire and empower our students, shaping the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.

Pre-Arrival Tasks

The Faculty Center is excited to welcome you to our community and to help you on your professional journey and growth. We have several resources and opportunities lined up for New Faculty Orientation. Register for each event on the links below.

New Faculty Orientation (NFO)

The Faculty Center is excited to welcome new faculty to Georgia Southern University. At our annual New Faculty Orientation, we look forward to sharing how the Faculty Center and other areas across Georgia Southern support faculty in developing their professional growth, achieving excellence and discovering their community. Multiple activities for new faculty are offered during New Faculty Orientation.

Participants will experience a warm welcome to the GS culture and be able to identify resources and departments at GS that support faculty expectations of teaching, research, service and student success.

New Faculty Reception

Lunch is provided, and the Provost’s New Faculty Reception immediately follows.

  • Monday, August 4, 2025
  • 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Nessmith-Lane Ballroom, Statesboro Campus

Statesboro Campus Map

Register for NFO

Faculty Professional Development Day

All faculty are invited to the Faculty Center’s Professional Development Days (PD Days) are scheduled twice during the academic year, at start of the Fall semester and at the start of the Spring semester. Topics are focused on faculty’s professional growth including promotion, retention, teaching, and student success. Read more at: Faculty PD Days Details and Registration.

Folio Learning Path (FLP)

The Folio Learning Path is a self-paced training on Folio, Georgia Southern’s Learning Management System (LMS). New Faculty are requested to complete this training.

Register for FLP

NFO Folio Learning Management System (LMS) In-Person Training

This is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) event. While a limited number of laptops will be available, it is recommended that you bring your own device due to new hire credential authentications.

Locate this training and others on our Workshops & Events Schedule.

Faculty Guide and Overview of Folio (Learning Management System)

Navigating Folio Courses for Faculty

Start Week Tasks

To access your email for the first time.

  1. Navigate to My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu
  2. Click First-Time User
  3. Complete the form to Get User Information
  4. Create your new password and click Submit
  5. Click Login to MyGeorgiaSouthern on the confirmation screen
  6. At the login screen, click Login
  7. Enter your new credentials and click Login

After completing the ITS Appropriate Use and Security Question forms, you’ll gain access to the MyGeorgiaSouthern portal. ITS has created a welcome message and tutorial to help guide you. You can also use the tutorial videos to familiarize yourself with the portal. Videos and support can be found at MyGeorgiaSouthern for Faculty & Staff.

Additional email support can be found at Email at Georgia Southern.

See details under Pre-Arrival Tasks.

New Faculty Reception

Please join Georgia Southern’s Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Provost’s Leadership Team at the New Faculty Reception.

  • Monday, August 5, 2024
  • 4:00pm – 5:00 pm
  • Statesboro Campus
  • Russell Union Ballroom

Campus Maps – Explore Statesboro, Armstrong (Savannah), and Liberty campuses.

To complete cyber security training as a new faculty member, you can follow these steps:

  1. Log into MyGS using your Georgia Southern credentials.
  2. Navigate to the training tile located in the lower right corner of the page.
  3. Select “eLearning System Building a Better U” from the options.
  4. If you haven’t accessed Building a Better U (BBU) before, you may need to complete several screens asking you to select topics of interest. Make sure to complete these screens before proceeding.
  5. Inside BBU, click on the “waffle” or nine dots in the upper right corner of the page.
  6. Select “compliance” from the dropdown menu.
  7. Under “Required Compliance Training,” choose the course titled “Cyber Security Training for Faculty.”
  8. Watch the full video and complete any assessments or quizzes that follow.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Human Resources at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

To complete FERPA training as a new faculty member.

  1. Log into your MyGS portal.
  2. Navigate to the training tile in the lower right corner.
  3. Select “eLearning System Building a Better U.”
  4. If it’s your first time accessing Building a Better U (BBU), you’ll be prompted to select topics of interest. Make sure to complete these screens before proceeding.
  5. Inside BBU, click on the “waffle” or nine dots in the upper right corner.
  6. Select “Compliance”.
  7. Under “Required Compliance Training,” choose the course titled “USG FERPA Training”.
  8. Watch the full video and complete any assessments or quizzes that follow.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Human Resources at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

Newly hired faculty members at Georgia Southern University will receive an email invitation to access the GS Onboarding System and complete the new hire “packet.” This email will contain a default login and password. The onboarding system includes a 16-minute timeout feature for security, so if there is a timeout, faculty members can return to the Onboarding System and resume the packet using their login and password.

In addition to completing the onboarding packet, a few additional steps need to be taken to finalize the faculty member’s records. First, they must present the required I-9 documentation to HR within 3 business days of employment. This documentation is necessary to verify their identity and eligibility to work. Failure to complete this step within the specified timeframe may result in ineligibility for continued employment.

If faculty members have any inquiries about benefits or retirement choices, they can contact HR at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu or reach out to GS Human Resources at 912-478-6947 to schedule an appointment with a senior consultant.

Once faculty members receive an email from HR with their employee ID after entry into OneUSG, they can access OneUSG Connect. This system lets them update their personal details, such as W4, G4, direct deposit information, and more.

If new faculty members have questions about the GS Onboarding System or the onboarding process, they can contact Human Resources at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

New faculty members can access various IT training resources at Georgia Southern University. You can access online training and professional development resources through the Building a Better U (BBU) eLearning system. BBU offers training courses, certification programs, videos, job aids, and quick references. These resources are designed to help you enhance your IT skills and effectively utilize technology as a faculty member.

To access BBU, log in to the MyGeorgiaSouthern portal and navigate to the Training tile. From there, you can access BBU and explore the available IT training courses. Additionally, you can find custom journeys in BBU that focus on Georgia Southern values and leadership, among other topics.

Ethical conduct and compliance are individual responsibilities that rely on many small personal choices everyday. Responsible Conduct of Research Training is provided to all faculty, staff and students through the University CITI Program account without charge as a tool toward effective mentorship. Read More about Responsible Conduct of Research Training.

To complete Responsible Conduct of Research Training as a new faculty member,

  1. Log into CITIprogram.org.
  2. Choose “Log In through my institution.”
  3. Choose Georgia Southern University from the drop-down menu
    • If you don’t already have a CITI account – Click “I don’t have a CITI Program Account and I need to create one.” Then click Create a new CITI Program Account.
    • If you have one – Add Georgia Southern as a new affiliation without dropping your old one and update the email address on your CITI account to your Georgia Southern email address.
  4. Select “Georgia Southern University Courses.”
  5. Select ” Add a course.”
  6. Select the Responsible Conduct of Research course (question 5) to add the course
  7. Begin the course by clicking – Start now.
  8. Complete the modules and the quizzes that follow.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Research inquiry at irb@georgiasouthern.edu.

FAQs

Welcome to Georgia Southern University (GS)! We know there’s a lot to acclimate to when getting a new position at a new university. We’ve compiled some common questions we’ve been asked by new faculty for you to look over. If you don’t find what you need to know here, please let us know by submitting a helpdesk ticket for the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE).

Pedagogy Support
The CTE provides a wide array of pedagogical resources for all instructors.

Technology Support
CTE and other units provide support for effective use of technology in support of teaching.

Our students’ lives are complex, and many times they need support beyond the classroom to ensure their success. Below are some of services the university provides for students with a variety of needs.

  • Important: As part of the Mental Health Initiative by the University System of Georgia, the Helping Eagles Recognize Distress and Offer Support (H.E.R.O. Folder) was created by a collaborative effort involving multiple university units.
  • The Academic Success Center (ASC) offers students on campus a variety of support services to assist them with improving their academics and maintaining academic excellence. These services include weekly study skills workshops, weekly study groups for selected courses, career workshops, faculty and peer mentoring.
  • The Dean of Students office provides several student-in-need contacts for appropriate support for topics such as mediation, financial hardship, domestic abuse/dating violence, etc.
  • Here is the link to the latest edition of the Student Code of Conduct.
  • The Counseling Center promotes the behavioral and emotional health, furthers the social development, and enhances the academic success and personal resilience of students. Faculty counseling resources are listed here. They also provide resources for LGBTQ+ faculty, staff, and students.
  • The Student Accessibility Resource Center (SARC) supports students by ensuring a fully accessible living and learning environment for university programs, services, and activities in order to prepare them for a successful future in a diverse and global society.
  • GS has Student Support Services that are part of the Federal TRIO program to provide opportunities for academic development, assist with college requirements, and serve to motivate students toward the successful completion of their undergraduate degree program.
  • The Writing Center assists both students and faculty with academic writing across the disciplines, providing assistance for writers producing essays for graduate school admissions, resumes, theses, dissertations and creative writing. The Center offers one-on-one tutorials for students, classrooms presentations, and consultations with faculty designing writing courses or assignments. 

Georgia Southern University is a Carnegie Doctoral – High Research Activity Institution (R2) embracing the standards and practices recommended by the Public Impact Research report, commissioned by the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities.

  • The Office of Research supports faculty and staff in the acquisition, performance, and administration of projects and programs funded from sources outside the university through research administration and service; research integrity and compliance; and award management. Sponsored projects and programs include research, public service, instruction, and other scholarly activities funded by external organizations.
  • The University Libraries offer many useful resources to support your research, including Interlibrary Loan and subject librarians who can provide personalized help with research in their disciplines.
  • Georgia Southern University contributes to the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) study. The CTE hosts the annual international SoTL Commons Conference and publishes the International Journal for SoTL.

The path to tenure begins when you become an Assistant Professor, and the university provides several resources that can help ensure your success.

  • Many faculty take advantage of CTE’s individual consultations for pedagogical and technological questions, professional development plans, our Badge Program to document professional development, and more to support them as they navigate the challenges of an academic career.
  • Your department and/or college or school may also provide you with resources that will support you on the path to tenure. Talk with your department chair or dean to see what kind of support is available to you.

In addition to academic resources, GS has multiple cultures, with many different opportunities to get involved.