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Next Steps for New Faculty

In order for new lecturer faculty and tenured/tenure-track faculty to start teaching and accessing University-wide systems, you will need to complete the following steps: 

  1. Get University Access 

  2. Visit Human Resources 

  3. Explore Instructional Continuity Resources 

Step 1: Get University Access

Access University-wide systems with your SFSU ID, password and email address.

Your SFSU ID, password and email address are your passport to web-based administrative and instructional services such as SFSU Gateway (payroll and benefits information and contacts), Campus Solutions via the Registrar (class rosters, grades) and Canvas (campus learning management system), among others. Please follow the steps at the bottom of this page to get your SFSU ID.     

Need information about anything in the following list? Visit the ITS page for more information. 

  • Reset Password
  • Look up SFSU ID
  • New Password Setup
  • New Employee Account Setup
  • Locked Account

Find your SFSU ID:

Your SFSU ID is a 9-digit number. It is assigned to you as soon as your hiring record is entered into the Human Resources Management System. If you do not know your SFSU ID number, your college can provide it to you.  

Create your SFSU password:

Your SFSU Password cannot be looked up since it is created by you to keep your personal information private. Reach out to ITS to set or change your SFSU password.  

Create an SFSU email account:

Use your SFSU ID and password, request an account email account services, change a password, forward email and more. Once you have set up your account, you can check your SFSU email. SFSU uses Microsoft Exchange as our campus email provider, which can be accessed through a desktop or web-based client. 

As soon as you receive notification from your college that your hiring paperwork has been processed, you have 14 days to establish your university identity by completing steps 1 through 3. 

Note, if you are an international faculty member, you will need to have a valid US Social Security Number (SSN) and to have started your application process for a work visa (for example, H1B visa) before you can access university systems, begin employment and receive pay and benefits. Please visit SFSU's Human Resources for more information. For additional resources for international faculty members, please visit the Division of International Education.   

Step 2: Visit Human Resources

Human Resources provides information on how to prepare for your first day and beyond.

Visit the HR pages to navigate through content such as: 

  • Before you arrive
  • First day
  • Beyond your first day

They also offer information for Employee Setup such as:

  • Benefits for Lecturers
  • Benefits for Tenure-Track

Learn more about New Employee Account Setup.

Step 3: Explore Instructional Continuity Resources

Instructional Continuity offers resources for faculty. Please familiarize yourself with these tools.