The Center for Teaching and Learning provides resources, expert advice, and collaborative partnership through  individual, departmental and institutional consultations. We research and share relevant, effective and inclusive learning practices for the Amherst College environment. We believe that Amherst College faculty and instructional staff have teaching expertise and we provide opportunities to share and grow together. 

The CTL hosts orientations, luncheons and workshops designed for new faculty. To learn more about teaching and learning programming and consultating, sign up for the CTL Newsletter and schedule a meet and greet with us (Theresa Ronquillo, Riley Caldwell-O'Keefe & Sarah Bunnell).

Featured Resources

Teaching Mistakes

Richard M. Felder and Rebecca Brent present some mistakes that college teachers commonly make. This 'Random Thoughts' column was published in Chemical Engineering Education, 43(1), 15-16 (2009) and is available from their website.

Felder & Brent Article

What New Faculty Would Like to Hear from Colleagues

Mary Deane Sorcinelli shares what seasoned faculty wish they had known in the early years of their careers in academia, what issues new faculty struggle with today, and what kind of guidance can be offered.

Sorcinelli Article

Frost Library Services for New Faculty

A Quick Reference Guide for New Faculty.

  • Course Reserves
  • Research Education / Library Instruction including Archives & Special Collections
  • Access to Collections
Learn more about Frost Library Services

Office of the Provost and Dean of the Faculty

Information For and About New Faculty - The provost’s program to introduce new faculty to Amherst will begin with an informative meeting in July and an in-person session in August. Following this initial series of events, new faculty will participate in an extended orientation throughout their first year at the college.  New faculty are asked to check this site throughout the year for updates. 

Information For and About New Faculty