Instructor Essentials
Veteran and new instructors should find the "must know" information they need on these pages. If the answer to your question cannot be found here, email faculty@montclair.edu.
Practical Information
Practical information that every instructor needs: Important contacts and resources to help new and returning instructors find the information they need.
New Instructor Info
Information for new instructors, including a guide for how to get yourself ready for teaching even if you were hired shortly before the semester commences.
Teaching FAQs
Every semester these FAQs are updated to address the questions that instructors are asking.
Adjunct Faculty Essentials
Information especially for adjuncts, to supplement Practical Information and New Instructor Information.
Student Support Resources
Use campus resources to connect students with academic and other support offered by campus partners.
The Montclair Syllabus
A template, updated each semester, built into Canvas that enables consistency in syllabi across the University.
Canvas Universal Guidelines
Syllabi, assignments, content, and other key components must be posted on Canvas for all courses in advance of the first day of class.
Planning for Disruption
Planning for disruption is something instructors have learned to do. Review these strategies and resources if you see a disruption on the horizon.
Pre-Term Teaching Checklist
A short checklist of last-minute reminders to ensure you're ready for the first day.
Top University Links for Instructors
Dean of Students: When you're not sure where to go for a student issue, the place to go. 973-655-4118 / deanofstudents@montclair.edu
Facilities Service Desk: Scroll down to find "Submit a service request" for issuing concerns about classrooms and offices that need facilities' attention.
Faculty Unions: AFT Local 1904 represents tenure-line faculty and clinical/instructional specialists and AFT Local 6025 represents adjunct faculty. Websites include contact names, meeting schedules, contract details, and more.
IT service desk: Create a ticket, check on a ticket, download software, learn about tools you can use.
Provost's Office: Resources for faculty.