Welcome to Bloom
Everything you need to start teaching with clarity, confidence, and purpose. We've designed this onboarding experience to prepare you thoroughly without overwhelming you.
Your First Week at Bloom
We're genuinely excited to have you join our faculty. Teaching prompt engineering is different from most subjects—it requires not just knowledge, but the ability to guide students through ambiguity with patience and precision.
This onboarding process is designed to set you up for success. We don't rush new faculty into the classroom. Instead, we ensure you understand our philosophy, curriculum, and support systems before your first session.
2-3 Weeks to Completion
Most faculty complete onboarding at their own pace within this window
Peer Support Throughout
You'll be paired with an experienced faculty member for guidance
No Rushing Required
Quality preparation matters more than speed—take the time you need
Dr. Priya Sharma
Academic Director, Bloom AI UniversityComplete These Steps
Work through these items at your own pace. Each step builds on the previous, preparing you to teach with confidence.
Week 1: Foundation
Understanding Bloom's approach and systemsPolicies, procedures, expectations, and your responsibilities as faculty. This is your reference document for everything operational.
Watch the 15-minute video walkthrough of our learning management system. Learn where everything lives and how to navigate the faculty dashboard.
Add your photo, bio, and background. Students see this before their first session—make it welcoming but professional.
Connect with fellow faculty on our Slack workspace. Introduce yourself in #new-faculty and browse #teaching-tips for insights from experienced instructors.
Week 2: Preparation
Mastering the curriculum and teaching methodsStudy the learning objectives, session plans, and exercises for the modules you'll teach. Note any questions or areas where you'd like clarification.
Join a live session where you can ask questions, clarify expectations, and meet other new faculty. Sessions run weekly—check your calendar invite for times.
A 2-hour self-paced course on our pedagogical approach, handling common student challenges, and delivering effective feedback on prompts.
Let us know which time slots work for you. We'll match you with cohorts that fit your schedule and expertise.
Week 3: Practice
Refining your approach with feedbackDeliver a 30-minute practice session to a small group while an experienced faculty member observes. This is a safe space to try out your approach.
Meet with your observer to discuss what worked, what didn't, and how to strengthen your teaching. Constructive feedback is a gift—embrace it.
Once you feel ready and your observer concurs, confirm your first cohort assignment. You're now officially ready to teach.
A note on pacing: Most faculty complete onboarding in 2-3 weeks, but there's no strict deadline. Take your time—quality matters more than speed. If you need additional support at any stage, reach out to the Academic Director. We're here to help you succeed.
Essential Resources
These documents and guides form the foundation of your teaching toolkit. Bookmark them—you'll reference them throughout your time at Bloom.
Faculty Handbook
Policies, procedures, and expectations for all faculty members. Your definitive reference for operational questions.
Download PDFCurriculum Overview
Complete breakdown of the 6-week certificate curriculum. Week-by-week learning objectives, key concepts, and session structures.
View CurriculumTeaching Guides
Pedagogical best practices for teaching prompt engineering. Session plans, discussion frameworks, and facilitation techniques.
Access GuidesStudent Success Guide
Understanding our students: their backgrounds, goals, common challenges, and what helps them succeed. Essential context for effective teaching.
Read GuideAssessment Rubrics
How we evaluate student work—transparency for both faculty and students. Criteria, scoring guides, and calibration examples.
View RubricsAcademic Integrity
Guidelines for maintaining integrity in AI education. How we handle AI use, plagiarism in the age of LLMs, and fostering honest learning.
Read PolicyNavigate with Confidence
Our learning management system is designed for simplicity, but a quick orientation ensures you know exactly where everything lives. The video covers all the essentials for faculty.
Quick Links
Support When You Need It
Teaching is challenging, and teaching something as new as prompt engineering even more so. You'll never have to figure things out alone.
Direct Support
Academic Director
Dr. Anu Raina — dranuraina@bloomai.university
Technical Support
Platform issues, login problems — support@bloomai.university
Urgent Issues
Student emergencies, session disruptions — urgent@bloomai.university
Office Hours
Academic Director holds open office hours Tuesdays 2-4 PM IST
Faculty Community
Faculty Slack Workspace
Real-time collaboration, questions, and knowledge sharing with fellow faculty
Monthly Faculty Meetings
Share experiences, discuss challenges, and learn from each other's teaching
Peer Observation Program
Observe other faculty and invite observers into your sessions for feedback
Professional Development
Workshops, training sessions, and resources to continually improve your teaching
Your Support Ecosystem
Different issues, different response times—we've got you covered
Student emergencies, session disruptions, platform outages during live teaching
Technical questions, grading guidance, curriculum clarifications, platform help
Teaching strategies, experience sharing, best practices from fellow faculty
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions that new faculty often have. If you don't find your answer here, reach out—we're happy to help.
Plan for approximately 8-10 hours per week per cohort. This includes live session time (typically 2-3 hours), preparation (1-2 hours), assignment review and feedback (3-4 hours), and student communication (1-2 hours).
The workload front-loads slightly in your first cohort as you get comfortable with the rhythm. Most faculty find it becomes more efficient over time.
This happens, and it's healthy—prompt engineering often involves legitimate differences in approach. Start by listening: understand the student's reasoning. If they have a valid point, acknowledge it. If you disagree, explain your reasoning clearly and respectfully.
If a disagreement escalates or you're uncertain, bring it to the Academic Director. We're here to help mediate and ensure fair outcomes.
First, don't accuse—inquire. Ask the student to walk you through their thinking. Often what looks like dishonesty is actually a misunderstanding of expectations or an innocent mistake.
If you still have concerns after talking with the student, document the conversation and escalate to the Academic Director. See our Academic Integrity policy for detailed guidance.
The core curriculum and learning objectives are fixed to ensure consistency across cohorts. However, you have significant flexibility in how you teach: your examples, discussion approaches, and emphasis can reflect your expertise and style.
If you have ideas for curriculum improvements, we want to hear them. Faculty input has shaped many of our best materials.
Life happens. If you know in advance, let the Academic Director know as soon as possible so we can arrange coverage. We have a pool of faculty who can step in for planned absences.
For emergencies, contact us immediately via the urgent email. We'll handle communication with students and ensure the session is covered or rescheduled.
Teach, reflect, iterate. After each session, spend 5 minutes noting what worked and what didn't. Over time, patterns emerge. Use the peer observation program—watching others teach and receiving feedback on your own teaching accelerates growth.
Also: stay current. AI tools evolve rapidly. Regular practice with the latest models keeps your teaching grounded in reality rather than outdated examples.
Ready to Begin?
Your onboarding journey starts with a single step. Review the checklist above, and reach out if you have any questions along the way.