Adjunct Faculty Resources

Human Resources

Prior to your first day, review the new employee resources from the Department of Human Resources.

HR provides guides for:

Canvas

For many instructors, Canvas is the key way that information, lessons, and quizzes are provided to their students. At UNC Charlotte, we have many resources readily available for you to learn to use, set up, or solve issues in Canvas.

UNC Charlotte has a Canvas FAQs page.
Canvas provides several guides to follow.
The Center for Teaching and Learning provides workshops on using Canvas.

Teaching Resources

Center for Teaching and Learning

The Center for Teaching and Learning provides learning opportunities for instructors and faculty at UNC Charlotte. The Center provides a variety of resources on topics from online teaching to hybrid learning. Resources include:

Atkins Library

UNC Charlotte's library, Atkins, provides a vast variety of resources, including:

Faculty and Staff Resources
Cost-saving options for faculty and students
- Course Reserves (electronic and print)
- eTextbooks
- Alternative textbooks
Research support and data management
- Interlibrary loan
- Subject librarians
Classroom development

Academic Calendar

The Academic Calendar is provided by the Registrar's Office and will give you an overview of the academic year or semester. You will see key dates, including university holidays, listed there.

IT Help

The IT Service Desk‘s goal is to help faculty, staff, and students use the technology provided by UNC Charlotte. Support is available via phone and online. You may contact the Service Desk by:

Calling 704-687-5500 (or 7-5500 from a campus phone)
Using your NinerNET credentials, log in to HelpDesk Online to request assistance by submitting a ticket

Click here for more information.

LiveSafe App

The LiveSafe app is a free safety app that can be found in the app store for Apple and Android devices. Once you have installed the app, simply create a free account and select UNC Charlotte as your institution of choice. The LiveSafe app provides many safety features including:

The ability to call or have a text conversation with Police and Public Safety (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
A list of contacts for vital campus emergency and non-emergency services
An electronic copy of the University Campus Evacuation Plan and Emergency Manual
The ability to anonymously report tips with pictures or videos to the University Police Department
The ability to track the location of campus shuttles operated by Parking and Transportation Services (PaTS)
A situationally specific list of emergency tips and best practices for a multitude of emergency events
The ability to conduct a virtual “safe-walk” that allows selected contacts in your phone to temporarily track your movements while you walk to your destination. In order for your friends to view your location, they must also have LiveSafe on their phones, so encourage them to download the app.
A full list of all campus buildings with GPS assistance that will guide you to the building you are attempting to locate

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