Adjunct Orientation

We hold “nuts and bolts” orientation sessions for adjunct faculty once per semester. Topics we cover include:

Introduction to campus resources
Course design, goals & objectives, syllabi, lesson plans
Cheating, plagiarism, and disruptive conduct
The diverse classroom environment
Instructional methodologies and assessment techniques
Technology such as PowerPoint and Webcourses@UCF Grades
Teaching models and instructional methods.

Fall 2023

Dates pending

The Adjunct Orientation is held virtually in Zoom.

Registration for Fall Orientations will open in August.

Also, please feel free to make an individual appointment with fctl@ucf.edu.

Adjunct Teaching Retreat

We also host a day-long retreat on a Saturday in August and January, in which adjuncts new to teaching can learn some of the basics of course design, classroom management, lesson planning, lecturing, active learning, and more. The event is free to attend for any new or returning UCF adjunct.

Saturday, August 19
Classroom Bldg 1, room 207
10:00am – 3:00pm
Pizza lunch will be provided.
Registration will open in July.

Adjunct Hiring

At UCF, adjuncts are hired by individual academic departments (usually the department chair). Those interested in becoming adjuncts should inquire at the relevant department office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Be sure to consult both our list of frequently asked questions and our guide to semester essentials, which offers a timeline view of preparing for the semester.