Training Programmes for Newly Appointed University Chemistry Teaching Staff

It is increasingly recognized that newly appointed university teaching staff, in both chemistry and other disciplines, require training in order to teach effectively and promote student learning. This chapter considers the requirements of such training in order for it to be effective, and describes some of the programmes which are running in individual countries and across Europe, to provide this. Training is provided at the level of the institution, faculty and discipline representing considerable variation in practice. We also highlight a number of resources which may be helpful to the new chemistry lecturer; these include, books, journal articles, and electronic resources.