Faculty Resources

The following material is comprehensive information intended to serve as a checklist for the start of the term. Some items are intended for new faculty in particular.

More Information: Guide for New Part-Time Faculty

Attend New Faculty Orientation & Review Resources
Before the start of the fall and spring semesters, The New School hosts a required orientation for all newly hired or rehired part-time faculty members. It provides an overview of best practices in teaching; information on getting started for the semester, the part-time faculty union, benefits, general pay, and student services; and important academic information. Returning faculty are also welcome to attend.

Obtain Your NetID
Your NetID is used to log in to the my.newschool.edu dashboard and your New School email account, to print in the Academic Technology labs, to access the newschoolnet wireless network and other technology services, and to log in to the office computing network.

More Information: NetID & SSO

Access Your Email
All faculty, staff, and students have an @newschool.edu email address. You can access your email by logging in to my.newschool.edu.

More Information: New School Email
More Information: Email Best Practices
More Information: Acceptable Use Policy

Obtain Your ID Card

More Information: NewCard

Complete Tutorials
Faculty are asked to complete the tutorials described below. Tutorials are available online and can be completed on or off campus. 

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) Training
FERPA refers to the federal law mandating student privacy. Our general privacy and information security requirements remain the same whether a class is in person, online, or hybrid. However, with the use of remote delivery software and technologies, protecting privacy and keeping information secure are even more critical. See more information on Privacy and Information Security Guidance for Faculty, or see Information Technology’s IPSO website.

More Information: FERPA at a Glance
More Information: Privacy & Information Security Guidance for Faculty

Sexual Harassment Prevention (Title IX)
Sexual Harassment Prevention (Title IX) training is mandatory for all New School employees: You will receive an email at your New School email address from Vector to access this online training at the beginning of the semester. This training must be completed within 30 days of receipt of the link.

For issues, questions, or concerns about Title IX in cases where a faculty or staff member may be involved in the alleged violation, contact Rhonnie Jaus, vice president for Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Compliance.

More Information: Title IX FAQ
More Information: Title IX: How to Report

Access my.newschool.edu 
This includes but is not limited to your email, Canvas, Stellic, MyDay, student course evaluations (EvalKit), alerts and announcements, events, self-service, library resources, building hours, academic calendars, class rosters, room assignments, AV services, and class schedules.

More Information: MyNewSchool

Access Your HR Profile Through MyDay
MyDay, a cloud-based system that provides key Human Resources services, supports New School employees by providing data in real time, allowing for quick access to reliable information. You can use it to view your user profile, update your personal information, view pay stubs and breakdown of compensation, view and acknowledge appointment letters, and view and change current benefit elections (once eligible and enrolled). Part-time faculty looking to view their appointment letter can do so by logging in to MyDay and navigating to the MyDay inbox.

More Information: MyDay Overview

Update Your Contact Information & Sign Up for New School Alerts 
Please provide up-to-date contact information through your my.newschool.edu dashboard. You also have the option of signing up for New School Alerts through this dashboard.

More Information: New School Alerts

Save These Contacts to Your Cell Phone
You may want to save these important numbers to your cell phone for reference:

After-Hours Nurse Advice Line (24 hours): 212.229.1671 x1
Campus Security (24 hours): 212.229.7001
Medical and Counseling Services: 212.229.1671
Student Support and Crisis Management (for non-medical advice and support): 212.229.5900 x3189

Update Your Faculty Bio Photo & Information
The system for maintaining your faculty listing on the Parsons Faculty website allows you to directly access and update your biographical content. Please see below for instructions and related notes.

More Information: Faculty Bios: Instructions for Faculty
More Information: Updating Your Faculty Bio
More Information: University Directory and Faculty Bio FAQ

Submit Your CV or Résumé (for Part-Time Faculty Only)
All faculty are expected to submit their CVs or résumés to the university annually. Labor Relations sends out a call with instructions each fall. The university relies on submitted CVs and résumés when assigning courses and conducting "look-arounds" for eligible annual, grandparented, and multi-year faculty. CVs and résumés should therefore be as detailed as possible and include up-to-date information regarding your most recent accomplishments, education, and relevant work experience including dates (in accordance with Article IX, N, of the collective bargaining agreement between ACT-UAW, Local 7902, and The New School).

Submit Your Syllabus 
In addition to providing a copy to students by the first day of class, you are expected to post your syllabus to Canvas and to provide a final digital copy by the end of the first week of classes. The Parsons Dean's Office will send you an email with a link to the form to submit your syllabus.

The syllabus should be saved as either a Microsoft Word document or an Adobe Acrobat PDF and named as follows:
SUBJ_CRSE_SEC_FACULTY_SEM
(e.g., PUDM_1100_A_LASTNAME_F22)

See the section Designing & Creating Your Syllabus on this page for more information.

The system for maintaining your faculty listing on the Parsons Faculty website allows you to directly access and update your biographical content. Please see below for instructions and related notes.

More Information: Faculty Bios: Instructions for Faculty
More Information: Updating Your Faculty Bio
More Information: University Directory and Faculty Bio FAQ

Please note: In order to appear on the website, part-time faculty must have a course assignment for the current, previous, or upcoming semester in the university systems. If your name is not attached to the course in the online University Course Catalog, it will not appear in the bio tool. Please contact your school's associate director for Part-Time Faculty Affairs for the timeline for getting new faculty names added to courses.

The following information is intended to guide the design and creation of your course syllabus. The syllabus should define expectations for students at the start of each semester and should include what they may expect from the course and you, the instructor. In addition to providing a copy to students by the first day of class, you are expected to post it to Canvas and to provide a final digital copy to your school or program by the end of the first week of classes.

Your school or program may have provided you with a partially populated syllabus template for your particular course. If not, you are asked to use the standardized Syllabus Template, which conforms to our Syllabus Requirements. Please note: Our attendance guidelines depend on a clear articulation of standards for "active participation" in your class. These should therefore be carefully noted in your syllabus. You are also encouraged to review the Strategies for Teaching as you prepare for your course(s).

Academic Calendar & Class Session Dates
Please refer to the University Academic Calendar for key dates. You may also wish to refer to Class Session Dates on the university Academic Calendar page for dates, by day of the week, in order to populate your syllabus.

More Information: 2026–2027 NYC Academic Calendar

Course Information
You can find key course information, including published course descriptions, in the University Course Catalog. Continuing education courses can be found through the Continuing & Professional Education Registration System.

Course Materials & Costs
Please be mindful of the cost of materials associated with coursework, especially given the varied economic backgrounds of our students. Work with your program director or course coordinator to resolve questions concerning your syllabus, including those related to required materials.

Classroom Assignments 
You can confirm your classroom assignment through the University Course Catalog or my.newschool.edu. Classroom assignments are not always finalized until the start of the term, so please confirm your room just before your first class session. All classes have been carefully assigned to rooms according to size and other attributes as defined by the school or program housing the course. Occasionally it is necessary to move a class during the first few weeks of the term. Your program will notify you of such a change. Though it may appear that a room is available, please do not change classrooms. Different courses follow different calendars and meeting times. While a room may appear free, it is likely to have been assigned to another course.

More Information: Campus Map
More Information: Current Building Hours
Information: Course, Classroom & Student Support FAQ | Parsons Faculty

Structuring Class Time
Generally speaking, for on-site courses, you should allot one 15-minute break per class in a three-hour session. Six-hour classes typically take several breaks, including a slightly longer one if over the lunch hour. If you have additional questions, please see your Program Director, Course Coordinator, or School's Associate Director of Part-Time Faculty Affairs for guidance.

These asynchronous/synchronous teaching models may be useful in guiding the design and structure of online courses.

More Information: Zoom

Supporting ESL Students
Parsons offers language-supported (LS) sections of some core courses, designed for students for whom English is a second language. LS courses have the same content as non-LS courses but with special attention to vocabulary and cultural references and support for reading and writing. Students engage with the materials in a supportive and dynamic learning environment as they become acclimated to the U.S. educational context, culture, and expectations. Parsons LS faculty have training specific to both the content area and the language support focus. Their resource site is available to all faculty. Faculty report that these resources and methods have expanded their approach to teaching, benefiting both non-native and native speaking students.

Supporting Students with Disabilities
You may wish to review materials pertaining to accessibility and these guidelines provided by the Office for Students with Disabilities, available through the Faculty Center for Innovation, Collaboration, and Support.

Guide to Teaching & Learning
The University Guide to Teaching and Learning has resources for designing and delivering in-person, online, and blended courses. There is also information on inclusive teaching practices, which all faculty are encouraged to review.

Academic Honesty & Integrity Policy
You may wish to refer to the University Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy and adjudication procedures. All members of the university community are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the standards of academic honesty. 

Students are responsible for knowing and making use of proper procedures for writing papers, presenting and performing their work, taking examinations, and doing research. Instructors are equally responsible for informing students of their policies with respect to the limits within which students may collaborate with or seek help from others on specific assignments. Instructors are expected to educate students about the legal and ethical restrictions placed upon creative work and about the consequences of dishonesty in the professional world.

Students may find the University Learning Center a valuable resource.

More Information: Adjudication Procedures—Academic Integrity Policy

Canvas—Learning Management & Attendance Taking System
Canvas provides secure spaces for posting readings and other documents, taking attendance, holding class discussions, collecting and grading assignments, etc. In all Canvas courses, there is a Canvas How-To link on the course menu. This link leads to a page of frequently asked questions with directions. 

More Information: Canvas Faculty User Guide
More Information: Canvas: Attendance Overview
More Information: Canvas: Backing Up Your Content
More Information: Canvas: Frequently Asked Questions

Meaningful Participation
As faculty, you will be asked to report regularly on your students’ participation in your course. Attendance taking is done through the Canvas platform.

In addition, resources for Stellic (an advising and support tool through which participation can be tracked) are available here. You are encouraged to remind students that although absences due to illness will not be penalized, students are expected to make up missed work. Further, proof of illness should not be required. If you post course content or use discussion forums in Canvas, students can be expected to participate online in those forums.

Stellic is designed to raise concerns about a student's lack of attendance and other performance issues and to make referrals and provide student feedback through progress surveys. Student Success and Crisis Support advisors can be alerted to concerns and direct outreach to students when faculty use Stellic to report performance concerns.

Faculty will be asked periodically throughout the semester to confirm their class rosters. In addition, when issues with students arise, faculty may be asked about the students' attendance and/or level of engagement in their courses. Prompt responses to those requests are expected.

More Information: Course Classroom & Student Support
Introducing Stellic at The New School
More Information: Canvas: Attendance Overview

Class Rosters
There may be some fluctuation in the first two weeks of class, so please be sure to check your roster before class through my.newschool.edu, on the Academics tab under "Faculty Course Information." Make a note if there are discrepancies between the list and the students present in class. If there are discrepancies:

• Use Canvas to report any students on your roster who are absent. Their advisors will be able to track absences and follow up.
• For students who appear in your class but are not on your roster, please email Advising.

Establish Grading & Assessment Criteria
Your syllabus should clearly articulate the course's learning outcomes and the criteria against which you will evaluate students, including your standards for active participation and attendance. See the section on Designing & Creating Your Syllabus on this page for further guidance.

Mid-semester Evaluations
Each semester, you should plan to conduct mid-semester evaluations of your students. These evaluations allow faculty to reflect on their students' performance as measured against the learning outcomes outlined in the syllabus and to share these observations with students to make them aware of their standing in the course. Mid-semester evaluations are also an opportunity for students to reflect on their performance and seek support or resources if necessary. It is important that each student receive an overview of their standing in each course. Faculty can choose one of the following methods to communicate this information to students:

• Meeting with students in person
• Posting students' standing privately in Canvas
• Using Stellic: The Student Success Network to alert students and advisors
• Emailing students directly using New School email accounts
• Completing written evaluations using a mid-semester evaluation template

It is recommended that if you elect to meet with a student in person, any reports of unsatisfactory performance be documented in writing and shared with the student's advisor using Stellic.

Preparing to Grade
As the end of term nears, please log in to my.newschool.edu to:

• Make sure that all credit students appear on your grade roster. If the name of a credit student does not appear on your grade roster, that student has not been properly registered. Advise the student to contact their advisor immediately.
• Review your roster and confirm that the attendance is up-to-date and accurate before the end of the term.

Submitting Final Grades 
As you know, timely submission of grades is a priority. Late grade submission significantly affects students, as it delays degree conferral and affects academic standing, student visa eligibility, and academic progress reporting needed for financial aid purposes. For any questions regarding policies and procedures, contact Kelly Grossi, vice dean for Academic Affairs and Planning.

More Information: Grading Policies & Procedures

Classroom Assistance & IT Support
Unless otherwise specified, each classroom is equipped with an LCD projector with sound, a laptop A/V and network connection, and an auxiliary RCA video connection. In-class support is available during all scheduled classes. When an urgent technology support need arises, simply call the IT Service Desk xHELP (4357). If you wish to use a whiteboard during class, we suggest that you bring your own whiteboard markers.

More Information: IT Classroom Equipment Support 
More Information: Information Technology Overview

Equipment
You can use the Equipment Center resource to check out technology for one-time instructional use (rather than repeated reservations). Faculty presenting software demos to their students can check out a laptop that can be plugged in to the instructor station (be sure to also check out a video adapter!). Visit the Parsons Making Center Resources site for an overview of the resources available to students.

More Information: IT Equipment Center

Reserving On-Campus Meeting Spaces
If you need a quiet space to meet with a student, you can use a small meeting room in the University Center (63 Fifth Avenue). You can book a space online through the Libraries website. There are four rooms: 308A, 308B, 308C, and 308D.

If you need to book another space either during your class or on a different day, visit the Engage website, or contact your School’s Operations team for alternative classroom spaces or computer labs for use on a temporary basis.

More Information: Spaces in Engage: Admin Hub Meeting Rooms

Guest Speakers, Lecturers & Critics
If you wish to invite a guest speaker to your class, please discuss your intentions with your program director or course coordinator. Please note that guest speakers are not to be used as substitutes.

Room Change Requests
If your assigned classroom does not meet the needs of the curriculum, please contact your school's manager of Course Planning. After the third week of classes, room change requests will be closed. Please note that classroom space is extremely limited and every potential alternative will be considered to accommodate your request.

More Information: Course, Classroom & Student Support FAQ

Libraries & E-Reserves
The University Library provides essential services for faculty including reserves, in-class research instruction, and purchases of recommended material. Go to the YouTube playlist for an introduction to the libraries and archives and to learn how to use BobCat, the library catalog. New faculty can schedule a one-on-one consultation to learn about the libraries and archives. A library orientation is given to all Parsons first-year bachelor's students as part of the core curriculum.

Printing & Print Credits
Each year, both faculty and students receive print credit that they can use at the various print facilities on campus. This includes black-and-white, color, and large-format printing. Faculty receive $30 in print credits each semester. All print facilities are viewable on the New School Information Technology site. You can check your print credits by scrolling down to the Print Points widget on the my.newschool.edu dashboard.

More Information: Admin Hub Printing
More Information: Plotters & Specialty Printing

Faculty Resource Center
Located in the University Center on the third floor (63 Fifth Avenue, room 308 A-D), the Mary and Michael Gellert Faculty Resource Center is a place where faculty can check email, print out and photocopy documents, copy handouts, and pick up common office and classroom supplies. Faculty can reserve a conference room in order to hold office hours in the Faculty Resource Center. Full-time faculty can access the center using their newcard. All active part-time faculty can access the center using their newcard. Part-time faculty who are unable to access the center with their newcard should contact their school’s associate director of Part-Time Faculty Affairs.

More Information: The Faculty Resource Center: Printing

The Making Center & Parsons Academic Resources
The Making Center is a constellation of shops, labs, and open workspaces situated across The New School that allow students to express their ideas in a variety of materials and methods. We have resources to support woodworking, metalworking, ceramics and pottery work, photography and film, textiles, printmaking, 3D printing, manual and CNC machining, and more. A staff of technicians and student workers provide expertise and maintain the shops and labs. Safety is a primary concern, so each area has policies for access, training, and etiquette with which students and faculty should be familiar. Many areas require specific orientations or training before access is granted. Detailed information about the resources available, as well as schedules, hours of operation, training, and policies, can be found at the Making Center website. Faculty who are planning curriculum requiring the use of specific resources should contact the Making Center in advance to coordinate.

More Information: Making Center—Operated Spaces: Faculty Responsibilities & Accident Procedures

Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Cloud is available for on-campus use in all computer labs and in all faculty and staff offices. As a faculty member, you also have the option of downloading Adobe Creative Cloud for at-home use on personal devices. Visit the IT page listed above for more information and download instructions.

Art Collection
The University Art Collection, now grown to approximately 2,000 postwar and contemporary works of art installed throughout campus, includes artworks in almost all media by some of the most innovative and creative artists of our time. As a curricular resource for all areas of study, the collection conserves and interprets works of art and presents them to students, faculty, and the broader community.

Computer Labs
Information Technology provides various technology labs across campus. The IT website includes a list of technology lab locations and site-specific technology tools, services, and features.

More Information: Technology Labs

Course Sites & Blogs for Faculty
You can use Campus Press, a WordPress platform, to create your own class blog, teaching portfolio, or resource site. Creating a site of your own is an excellent way to get to know the tools that your students will be using. You can see an example of a course website designed in Campus Press by following this link to the elective Sound Matters, taught by John Roach, a full-time faculty member and the associate dean of the School of Art and Design History and Theory.

More Information: New School Blogs

Excursions & Field Trips
You can arrange for a class to go on a field trip if you feel that it would enrich the classroom experience. When teaching class in a location other than the assigned classroom, faculty members are required to provide the date, time, and location or destination of the class. For excursions throughout New York City's five boroughs, please inform students of this information at least one week in advance and indicate any additional entry fees or travel expenses. Be sure to communicate with your program contact, so that they can post a sign on your door the day of your trip. Include the date of visits or workshops on your syllabus as additional reminders for your students. Field trips outside of classroom time cannot be made mandatory, as students may have other class obligations. For excursions outside of New York City, please email [email protected].

LinkedIn Learning
LinkedInLearning.com, which offers online software instruction and professional development tutorials, is available to New School students, faculty, and staff. The 40,000+ videos on LinkedInLearning.com cover subjects including acoustics, desktop apps, logo design, responsive design, and project management. They also include tutorials for software programs such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Blackboard, Microsoft Office, and SolidWorks.

More Information: LinkedIn Collections

Student Course Evaluations
Course evaluations are an opportunity for students to share candid feedback with their teachers each semester through EvaluationKit. Feedback is used to improve course content, formats, and teaching approaches. Course evaluations are available to view on my.newschool.edu.

More Information: EvaluationKit | Course Evaluation Guidelines & Procedures
More Information: EvaluationKit | Encouraging Students to Fill Out Course Evaluations
More Information: EvaluationKit | FAQ for Faculty and Students

Classroom Observations & Evaluations (Part-Time Faculty)
Part-time faculty members are observed during class time at regular intervals by a full-time faculty member in their school. A Faculty Affairs representative will contact faculty members to be observed by university email in order to arrange a date and time for the classroom observation. After the observation is completed, faculty members will receive a copy of the Observation Report within two weeks and have the opportunity to discuss the report.

Multi-year Appointments (Part-Time Faculty) 

More Information: Part-Time Faculty Multi-Year Appointment Process

The New School recognizes Local 7902 Academics Come Together/ACT-UAW for all part-time faculty employed by the university and Local 802 for those teaching at the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. Part-time faculty appointments are governed by collective bargaining agreements and are based on curricular needs and seniority. All employees who either belong to these unions or supervise such employees must thoroughly review the contract between the university and Local 7902.

New School Email
Faculty are required to check and use their New School email accounts regularly to communicate with students, administrators, and other faculty members. They are expected to respond to administrative requests promptly (including but not limited to classroom observations, syllabi submission, final grade submission, and tentative assignments). Faculty must use their official university email address for all university business–related emails and may not automatically forward or redirect messages to a non-university email address. 

More Information: New School Email
More Information: Email Best Practices
More Information: Acceptable Use Policy

Appointment Letters
Appointment letters are generated and distributed through MyDay in accordance with the calendar outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement between the university and Local 7902. Part-time faculty members must accept or decline their appointment electronically as instructed in the letter.

More Information: Acknowledge Appointment Letters in MyDay

Attendance
In addition to notifying your program director and the associate director of Part-Time Faculty Affairs for your school and having an absence plan approved, you are required to enter either Safe and Sick Leave or an Emergency Instance Request through MyDay to alert HR of your leave election.

More Information: Attendance Policy
More Information: Request Time Off
More Information: Sick Time
More Information: Emergency Instance

Lateness
All faculty members are expected to arrive on time, as scheduled by the university, to begin teaching their classes. A faculty member who will be late for a class must inform the designated person from the division, department, or program as soon as possible before the start time of the class for which they will be late and when they are expected to arrive to class.

Leaves of Absence 
For questions about leaves of absence, contact [email protected].

More Information: Part-Time Faculty Paid Academic Leave & Unpaid Leave
More Information: Request Leave of Absence
More Information: Paid Family Leave

Additional Duties
Any additional duties performed by part-time faculty at Parsons require a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) commissioned from Part-Time Faculty Affairs before work on a project starts. Please do not begin any additional duties with the university before securing an MOU outlining your commissioned duties and number of hours.

More Information: Part-Time Faculty Compensation & Rate Information, 2022–2027

Payroll
Part-time faculty are paid biweekly. The pay periods for the fall term occur September through January, and the pay periods for the spring occur February through June. Direct deposit stubs can be found by visiting MyDay. For instructions for navigating to your paystubs, see the View and Print Payslips page. Your appointment letter from Human Resources will confirm your course compensation.

Professional Development
Parsons encourages and supports the professional development of part-time faculty. Curriculum and Learning, in partnership with academic leadership, hosts development opportunities on a host of subjects. Please look for announcements about upcoming opportunities.

In addition, the Provost's Office oversees the Faculty Center for Innovation, Collaboration, and Support, which contains resources and information to support faculty teaching, learning, and mentoring.

More Information: Professional Development Resources

Full-time faculty should refer to the faculty handbook for approved policies and procedures of the university concerning the terms and conditions of faculty employment. The most up-to-date handbook is accessible on The New School's Information for Faculty page.

Over the past decade, Parsons has built its full-time faculty to include more than 160 designers, scholars, and artists. Our recruitment of outstanding full-time faculty supports our recently launched and planned graduate degree programs as well as the continued enrichment of our existing programs. Current vacancies are posted at careers.newschool.edu.

Advising
To help students reach their educational goals and progress in their academic programs, the Parsons Academic Advising staff provides clear, consistent information about programs, policies, and procedures to undergraduates and graduates. Faculty members should be in contact with Parsons Advising regarding any student issues that arise. To contact a student's advisor, use Stellic to find their name, email address, and other contact information.

Student Disability Services
Please review the Student Disability Services website for an overview of the services offered by their staff and related offices. As a faculty member, you must know your responsibilities and rights in relation to providing students with services. You are strongly encouraged to include a disability statement on your syllabus.

Do not hesitate to contact the Office of Student Disability Services for support and advice if you receive a request for accommodations from a student and are unsure what to do or have general questions or concerns. Please also refer to Student Disability Services any students who are requesting academic accommodations but have not provided you with an accommodation letter.

More Information: Student Disability Services

Student Health Services
Student Health Services provides medical care, psychological services, and preventive education for students across The New School.

Tutoring Services
The University Learning Center (ULC) offers students academic support in areas including writing, math, ESL, and graduate writing. The ULC also holds regular workshops aimed at improving students' writing and other academic skills. Representatives from the ULC are available to present an overview of the center and its services to individual classes. Faculty can also request in-class workshops on topics such as fundamentals of the academic essay, developing a strong thesis, oral presentations, and plagiarism and academic citations. (Note: A PDF titled "Preventing Plagiarism: What Faculty Can Do" is available on the University Learning Center webpage under "Faculty Resources.")

More Information: Faculty 1-2-3 Step Approach for Student Support

Student Success Resource Guide for Faculty & Staff
The Student Success Resource Guide for Faculty and Staff is a comprehensive document that provides information about Student Success and the various offices that fall under the division.

Student Communications Index 
More Information: Student Communications Index

New School Alerts (Emergency Alert System)

New School Alerts is a notification system designed to provide quick and reliable mass communication to students, faculty, and staff regarding potential or actual emergencies and other time-sensitive matters. The New School Alerts system will send alert messages to cell phones (text and voice), landlines, and email addresses during an urgent or time-sensitive situation affecting the New School community. Sign up for emergency push notifications at my.newschool.edu under the "General” section of the menu. For more information, see the New School Alerts page.

Student Health Services

80 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor: 212.229.1671, option 2 (medical services)

Student Health Services provides medical care, psychological services, and preventive education for students across The New School. To aid faculty and staff, Student Health Services has created a guide, "Fostering Student Health and Well-Being," which can be a helpful resource to faculty in the classroom. It is available for download in the Related Links section of their website.

On-Campus Public Safety

The university offers the support services listed below. In case of medical and public safety emergencies, call 911.

• Medical and Counseling Services: 212.229.1671
• After-Hours Nurse Advice Line (24 hours): 212.229.1671 x1
• Student Support and Crisis Management: 212.229.5900 x3189
  Call for non-medical advice and support.
• Campus Security (24 hours): 212.229.7001

Please refer to the guide "Fostering Student Health and Well-Being," referenced above and available for download in the Related Links section of the Student Health Services site.

The Parsons Faculty Assembly (PFA) and its representative body, the Parsons Faculty Council (PFC), are the governance body of all full-time faculty at Parsons. The PFA serves as an advisory body to the Parsons executive dean on university and Parsons faculty and academic concerns. Visit the Parsons Faculty Council & Assembly website for more information.

Faculty members may be eligible for university benefits. For more information and to inquire about eligibility, visit the Part-Time Benefits website and/or email [email protected].

Part-Time Faculty

The New School is committed to the professional development of part-time faculty teaching practices. The Part-time Faculty Professional Development Fund, established through the university and ACT-UAW 7902, offers assistance to faculty who wish to pursue professional development opportunities that support pedagogical and curricular advancement, innovative and inclusive classroom strategies and practices, and the development of knowledge and skills related to areas of instructional growth and content expertise.

The university will allocate $100,000 per academic year to part-time faculty through the Professional Development Fund. The Provost's Office will provide more information regarding eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and the types of activities the fund supports.

Full-Time Faculty

The Parsons School-Based Fund supports proposals from full-time faculty that generally advance the academic reputation and culture of the school by supporting faculty-driven research, curricular initiatives, public programs, scholarship, and creative practice. There are two rounds of applications for a given academic year. Round 1 generally takes place in the spring before the award year; round 2 takes place in November for the remainder of the award year. See the RSCP Funds (School-Based & Cross-School) page for more information.

The Parsons Cross-School Fund supports proposals that address Parsons-wide priorities. The purpose of these funds is to bring together full-time faculty from across schools to advance the academic reputation and culture of Parsons by supporting faculty-driven research, including curricular initiatives, public programs, scholarship, and creative practice. There are two rounds of applications for a given academic year. Round 1 generally takes place in the spring before the award year; round 2 takes place in November for the remainder of the award year. See the Student Research Assistant Funds (SRAF) page for more information.

General Research Fund

Resources have been allocated to supplement divisional funds to provide eligible faculty* with up to $2,200 per year for research and professional or academic development support. These funds can also be used to strengthen teaching practices and curriculum development. All funds should be spent in accordance with University Policies on Business and Travel Expenses; unused funds in any given year cannot be carried forward to the following fiscal year

Student Research Assistant Fund

A pool of funding has been created to provide support for faculty research and projects through the engagement of Student Research Assistants. Eligible principal faculty members are invited to apply for this support up to $5,100 per year. These funds can be used to hire New School–registered students as assistants for projects directly related to faculty members' research, creative activity, or professional development. Online applications are generally available in early April for the following academic year. The application process happens only once a year.

Additional Resources

• US Citizen New Hire Forms
  All funds should be spent in accordance with University Policies on Business and Travel Expenses; unused funds in any given year cannot be carried forward to the following fiscal year.
• Foreign Nationals New Hire Forms
• Hiring Third Party Individual Guidelines
• Independent Contractor & Temporary Employee Guidelines
• University Provost Funding Opportunities
• COS Pivot: Search External Funding for Projects and Research
• TNSresearch - Research Funding and Resources for Faculty
• More Information: General Research Funds (GRFs)

Resources and information to support faculty teaching and learning can be found on the Faculty Center for Innovation, Collaboration, and Support website. The website also includes a calendar with information on upcoming faculty development workshops.

Part-time faculty may be interested in taking a class at the university. The Part-Time Faculty Tuition Waiver Plan provides detailed information as well as the tuition waiver request form.

For questions regarding instructional resources, contact the Vice Dean for Academic Planning, Kelly Grossi, at [email protected].

For questions about your full-time faculty status, employment, or review, please contact either Jean Marie Layton, assistant dean for Full-Time Faculty Affairs, at [email protected], or Kayla Ohmes, manager of Full-Time Faculty Affairs, at [email protected].

For questions about part-time faculty status or employment, contact the associate director of Part-Time Faculty Affairs for your school:

Art and Design History and Theory (including First Year)
Geoffrey Olsen
[email protected]

Art, Media, and Technology
Brendan Wright
[email protected]

Constructed Environments
Ashley AuPont
[email protected]

Design Strategies
Ashley AuPont
[email protected]

Fashion
Carena Tachtchouk
[email protected]

Summer, Pre-College Academy, Continuing Education
Danielle Deckard
[email protected]