Distinguished Faculty Appointments | Office of the Provost

As noted in the Faculty Handbook of the University, "the appointment of a faculty member to a Distinguished Professorship at the University of Pittsburgh constitutes the highest honor that can be accorded to a member of the professoriate. It is important, therefore, that regularized policies and procedures govern such appointments."

Distinguished Faculty

Find a record of faculty members appointed to distinguished professorships at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as information on the Distinguished Faculty Prenomination and Nomination Process. Appointments include Distinguished University Professor, Distinguished Professor, and Distinguished Service Professor.

Distinguished Faculty Prenomination and Nomination Process

This Distinguished Faculty Prenomination and Nomination Process outlines the procedures recommended by the Distinguished Faculty Committee (DFC), building on the requirements as set forth in the Faculty Handbook.