Teaching Checklist

Faculty Onboarding Guide

Below is a checklist of requirements that faculty must complete each semester. The list is divided into three sections based on when in the semester faculty will need to complete the requirements.

Use the link at the end of each section of the checklist to access details and tutorials.

View your class roster on Self-Service
Review the Dallas College academic calendar
Check IncludED learning materials
Create course syllabi
Upload your curriculum vitae (CV) and course syllabi
Set up your course(s) on eCampus
Provide approved accommodaations and prepare accessible materials

For details and instructions, see Semester Checklist: Before Day 1 of Class (login required).

Sign your contract (for adjunct faculty only, see note below)
Certify your classes on eConnect
Respond to emails promptly
Hold regularly scheduled office hours
Provide grades and feedback regularly
Maintain instructor presence in your course(s)
Complete Student Progress Reports on eConnect
Reach out to Success Coaches as needed
Provide approved accommodations and prepare accessible materials

For details and instructions, see Semester Checklist: During the Semester (login required).

Note: Adjunct Faculty Contracts

Adjunct faculty will sign a contract each semester. Contracts will be issued after classes begin to allow for class enrollment changes. You will receive an email notification when your contract is ready to sign.

Encourage students to fill out End of Course Survey
Ask about School-specific processes
Confirm your grade calculations in eCampus
Submit final grades on eConnect
Fill out grade forms (if needed)

For details and instructions, see Semester Checklist: Ending the Semester (login required).