All Academic staff, who are new to Flinders University, are required to participate in specific orientation and induction programs as stipulated in the University's Enterprise Agreement.

Induction programs specified under the University's Enterprise Agreement 2010 - 2013 (Clause A27)

1.1 Continuing and convertible academic staff members are, unless exempted in whole or in part by the Director, Centre for University Teaching (CUT), required to participate in and complete the following mandatory induction program conducted by CUT:
• Flinders Foundation of University Teaching Program (FFOUT) for all new academic staff
and where relevant to their appointment, to undertake one or both of the following programs:
• Postgraduate Research Supervision Program for all academic staff new to the supervision of higher degree research students
• Managing Work Integrated Learning Workshop Program (WIL) for all staff new to the coordination of placements. (This includes teaching WIL topics, supervising students and liaising with workplace supervisors.)

Normally, the relevant program(s) should be completed within the first year of employment. Evidence of completion or exemption (refer 2) must be included as part of the documentation (Form D) provided by the staff member to satisfy the requirements for confirmation of employment.

Failure to either complete or be granted exemption from mandatory training program(s) will be grounds for extension of the probationary period.

1.2 Academic staff on fixed-term appointments greater than 12 months (Not applicable to research-only appointments) are, unless exempted in whole or in part by the Director, CUT, required to participate in and complete the relevant mandatory induction program(s) outlined in 1.1.

Normally, the relevant program(s) should be completed within the probationary period. Where the length of the probationary period is such that this is not practicable/achievable, the staff member should contact the Director, CUT, who will determine alternative arrangements.

Staff members will be required to provide evidence of completion/participation in the relevant program(s) for purposes of confirmation of employment at the end of the probationary period.

1.3 Academic staff on fixed-term appointments up to and including 12 months (Not applicable to research-only appointments)  - completion of FFOUT and other relevant mandatory program(s) within the term of appointment is a requirement of employment. Staff should contact the Director, CUT, who will determine the training required.

In recognition of an academic staff member's significant teaching/supervision experience or recent training, it may be appropriate to exempt him/her from all or part of the induction programs. All exemptions from the mandatory programs will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and will be approved in accordance to the University's Mandatory Induction Guidelines (doc).

Academic Orientation Program

In addition to the above mandatory induction programs, all new academic staff are expected to attend the Academic Orientation Program also conducted by the Centre for University Teaching.