Prospective and New Faculty
About Us
The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), is a nationally ranked and regionally focused comprehensive university within the University of Houston System that is classified as a doctoral university and offers more than 90 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs through its four colleges: Business, Education, Human Sciences and Humanities, and Science and Engineering.
Situated on a 524-acre wildlife preserve, UHCL has become a cornerstone of higher education in Texas. Since opening its doors in 1974, the university has awarded more than 80,000 degrees, each resulting in expanded employment prospects, brighter futures and changed lives. UHCL has earned a distinctive reputation as a student-centered, community- minded, partnership-oriented university.
Our more than 80,000 alumni are leaders in a variety of fields and include 10 astronauts, more than 400 CEOs and at least one best-selling author. Through its ongoing community engagement, UHCL has developed alliances with area businesses, organizations, schools, and governmental agencies that enhance the educational, economic, cultural, scientific, and professional environment across the region.
Working at UHCL
University of Houston-Clear Lake currently employs more than 900 full-time faculty and staff members. The possibilities are endless at UHCL, and we're looking for dynamic, energetic candidates who are committed to promoting education and serving our students.
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New Faculty Orientation
UHCL's Center for Faculty Development hosts New Faculty Orientation prior to the start of each Fall semester. During these two days, new faculty members receive crucial information that will help ease their transition to the university. For questions related to New Faculty Orientation, contact the Center for Faculty Development at facultydevelopment@uhcl.edu.
New Faculty Support Series
The New Faculty Support Series develops new faculty as teachers and scholars and helps to connect faculty with resources on campus. Sessions will be held once a month throughout the year and will cover a range of relevant topics. View the Center for Faculty Development Calendar for details.
New Faculty Checklist
All new faculty coming to the University of Houston-Clear Lake will need to complete the required onboarding tasks. The table below is a general overview that will provide you with more information and contacts.
In addition to the various forms provided by Human Resources; your College should provide you with the following:
- Office (and an available move-in date)
- Computer
- Phone
- Information on selecting textbooks for your classes
- Information on specific syllabi requirements
- Information on any safety training, if needed (e.g., you are working in a laboratory)
New Faculty Checklist
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Complete Onboarding Tasks |
This will ensure you get a UH email address and employee ID and that you are set up in our payroll system. Please note that the I-9 task will reflect an incomplete status. Please disregard this status. You will complete your I-9 by visiting Human Resources on Day 1 of orientation or when you are on campus. All other tasks should show completed. |
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Provide Transcript to University |
Please mail or email your official transcript showing the award date of your relevant terminal degree to: Office of the Provost, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Suite B2525, Houston, Texas, 77058 or to: provost@uhcl.edu. |
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Computer Account and Email |
Once your Employee ID number has been assigned, you can electronically get your UHCL computer account by filling our the UHCL Account Pickup & Policy Agreement. |
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I-9 Employment Verification |
I-9 Employment verification must be completed within 3 days of the hire date, which is typically September 1st, in the Human Resources Office (Bayou 2537). View the I-9 form and instructions. |
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Canvas Onboarding |
Contact OIT’s Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) team to enroll in online Canvas
training, self-report as an experienced and self-sufficient Canvas user, and/or schedule
a Canvas onboarding appointment with your designated instructional designer. |
Email the team at IDT@uhcl.edu or contact the OIT Support Center: |
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Office and/or Lab Keys |
Most colleges will ask you to submit an Access Request Form for your office and/or lab. Once you know the office/lab number a request can be submitted to locksmith@uhcl.edu. Note: Most offices will require 2 keys (one for the office and one for the office suite). Naming the security delegate for your area is required on all access requests. |
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RSVP for New Faculty Orientation |
New Faculty Orientation will be held on the Clear Lake campus in August of each academic year. You will receive an invitation from the Center for Faculty Development (CFD). |
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Parking Permit |
Employees are required to have a parking permit for the UHCL and Pearland campuses. |
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Hawk Card |
Official ID Cards will provide access to various services and buildings on campus. You may initiate the creation of your Hawk Card after your first day of employment. Information can be found on the Hawk Card webpage or in the folder provided by Human Resources. |
Welcome Center: |
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UH System New Hire Training |
New Hire training must be completed within 30 days of your hire date. Information on New Hire Training can be found in the information provided by Human Resources. |
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Benefits Selection |
Human Resources has also provided information about selecting benefits. This must be completed within 30 days of your hire date. More information can be found on the Benefits webpage. |
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Retirement Selection |
Faculty have a choice on their retirement plan. Information on plans has been provided by Human Resources and must be completed within 90 days of your hire date. More information can be found on the Retirement webpage. |
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University Faculty Bio Webpage |
Each faculty member has a webpage that provides biographical information. To establish this page, please fill our a MarComm Work Request Form. Select that you need assistance from the Web Team. Headshot opportunities will be made available to faculty throughout the year. For upcoming dates and times, please visit the MarComm website or contact their office. |
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Faculty Resources |
Bookmark the following webpages: Follow these UHCL accounts on social media:
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Consulting & Paid Professional Services |
Services performed outside of UHCL duties must be reported annually and receive University approval. View the Outside Activities Form and the Outside Activities/Interests Disclosures Policy (SAM 02.A.08) for more information. |
Competed forms should be submitted to provost@uhcl.edu, with facultyaffairs@uhcl.edu copied. |
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Internal Grant Opportunity |
Faculty Research and Support Funds (FRSF) is offered through the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP). A university-wide call for internal grants on research activities will be sent in the Fall and Spring semesters. Dean’s approval is required for all submissions. Additional information on internal grants can be located on the Faculty Research Support Funds webpage. Note: FRSF is different from FDSF (Faculty Development Support Funds) offered through the colleges. |
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Human Participant Studies |
Studies involving human participants require CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Institute) certification. For more information on steps and requirements visit the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs website. Note: CITI training is free to all UHCL faculty. |
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