Induction and probation

Probationary requirements

All new teachers at Charles Sturt need to complete the following.

Online induction

You'll need to complete several modules in the Charles Sturt online learning system known as ELMO. You will be automatically enrolled in these modules when you start.

Learning and teaching subject

As a member of Charles Sturt's teaching staff, you're eligible to complete our Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education for free. Completing the first subject – EEL522 Foundations of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education – is mandatory for your probation.

Getting started at Charles Sturt

There's a range of activities you can do to make sure you hit the ground running. Here are three optional steps to get you started.

Step 1. Get familiar with popular resources

Teaching technologies

Teaching framework and resources

Design learning materials

Student support quick guide

Step 2. Complete Contemporary Approaches to University Teaching

Charles Sturt provides access to the self-paced Contemporary Approaches to University Teaching MOOC for new and sessional teachers. This teaching induction course provides key introductory learning and teaching concepts and strategies for those who are in their first few years of university teaching. The self-paced course comprises 11 expert-developed modules, plus specialty modules and resources.

When a new session starts, we will list it under our workshops and recordings.

To find out more about this MOOC please email Deborah Scheele.

Email Deborah

Step 3. Attend workshops

See all workshops and recordings

Ways to further develop your teaching

You can continue to develop your teaching in several ways. Here are some ways to support you and Charles Sturt to continue enhancing teaching to provide quality student learning and a rewarding teaching career.

Scholarly activity

To meet industry standards, academic staff must complete scholarly activities each year.

Peer review

Peer review supports quality teaching by encouraging collegial conversation and reflection on practice.

Academic promotion

Promotion is an opportunity to be recognised for your work in teaching, learning, and research.

Awards and fellowships

Recognition of your innovative teaching and learning materials is an important aspect of your career. It also helps to build the profile of Charles Sturt.

Professional associations

Professional associates provide an extensive range of development and networking activities. Take advantage of Charles Sturt membership.

Communities of practise

Our communities of practise are collegial spaces where we can develop teaching excellence, share practice, and model innovative research-based practice.