Welcome to the Office of Faculty Advancement and Leadership Development (FALD) in Pitt's Office of the Provost.
Led by Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement and Leadership Development John Wallace, the FALD team is committed to strengthening recruitment and retention efforts, enhancing faculty experiences, supporting our faculty members in their professional growth and success, and recognizing faculty contributions.
Learn more about our mission below.
Who We Are
The Office of Faculty Advancement and Leadership Development equips Pitt faculty with the resources, skills, and connections they need to excel as scholars, educators, and leaders.
We foster an academic environment that supports the advancement of faculty from recruitment to retirement.
What We Do
We partner with schools, departments, and University leadership to ensure faculty have access to the mentorship, training, and opportunities they need to thrive.
From first-year assistant professors to senior academic leaders, we design, implement, and evaluate programs that build capacity, increase impact, and support long-term career success.
Our Values
Our goal is to help faculty and leaders ASCEND by equipping them with the tools, networks, and resources to thrive in academia and beyond:
- ADVANCE: Empower faculty to ascend in their academic careers in research, teaching, service, and leadership
- SUPPORT: Provide access to mentorship, institutional resources, and role-specific development opportunities
- COLLABORATE: Foster networks that support interdisciplinary research and innovative scholarship, promote collaborative growth, and drive measurable impact
- ENRICH: Curate engaging programs that expand personal and professional development across career stages
- NURTURE: Encourage a culture of wellness, balance, and vitality in faculty life through practices that elevate and celebrate faculty achievements across schools and departments
- DEVELOP: Equip faculty and senior leaders with the skills, experiences, and support needed to lead with impact across academic and administrative roles
