The University of Pittsburgh is one of the country’s best public research universities; our strength is based on the exceptional quality of faculty throughout the University and is demonstrated in the outstanding levels of student achievement, research success, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Each academic unit of the University is committed to fostering a climate in which faculty can be successful in teaching, research, and service. Centralized support for faculty is available through initiatives based in the provost’s office and elsewhere.
As a whole, the Faculty Affairs, Faculty Advancement, and Leadership Development team has responsibility for faculty-related initiatives, goals, programs, and processes, as well as supporting the recruitment, retention, and success of an excellent faculty.
The Office of Faculty Affairs is led by Vice Provost Lu-in Wang, and the Office of Faculty Advancement and Leadership Development is led by Vice Provost John Wallace. If you are not sure who to get in touch with regarding your questions and interests, please email faculty@pitt.edu and we will put you in contact with the appropriate section.
Faculty members play a central role in the University of Pittsburgh, and the Faculty Affairs office within the Office of the Provost provides support to Pitt faculty in a number of areas.
The Faculty Advancement and Leadership Development focuses on equipping Pitt faculty with the resources, skills, and connections they need to excel as scholars, educators, and leaders.
The Faculty Handbook provides information on resources, institutional support, and University governance, as well as compliance policies and procedures that satisfy federal and Pennsylvania laws.
In an effort to aid the University community in understanding both the rights and responsibilities that accompany an environment that embraces academic freedom, this page serves to collect University resources to inform faculty, students, and administrators.
Each year, the Office of the Provost is pleased to recognize individuals who demonstrate educational excellence in areas such as mentoring, student success, and innovation in education. The office also provides funding in support of new projects that promote high-quality research, scholarship, and creative endeavors and supports the annual Chancellor's Distinguished Awards.
The annual Faculty Honors Convocation celebrates the outstanding achievements of University of Pittsburgh faculty members that characterize the quality of academic life at Pitt.
The Faculty Affairs, Faculty Advancement, and Leadership Development newsletter is released twice a semester, and the Faculty and Leaders Forward newsletter is mailed monthly. All Pitt faculty members are included in the recipients list, but you can also access the archive of recent newsletters.
