New Faculty Orientation

Joining a new university or transitioning into a faculty role can be a daunting prospect.

The Faculty Relations Office website answers most questions about recruitment; immigration; appointment; orientation; compensation; tenure and promotion; and sabbaticals and retirement.

As well, the VPRI Office provides research orientation opportunities and resources:

Research Orientation 

The VPRI portfolio is currently developing a new program of information sessions for new UBC faculty members to explore the support services available throughout the research lifecycle. Find out more and register for sessions here.

An overview of the support provided by the portfolio is available here.

Bringing research funding or Intellectual property with you

Transferring to UBC from another university? Find out about transferring research funding through the Office of Research Services, and transferring IP through the University-Industry Liaison Office