Faculty Development

Faculty Development Programs

Faculty play a central role in the University of Pittsburgh, and the Office of the Provost provides a number of professional development opportunities to promote faculty success at Pitt.

The Faculty Offices in the Office of the Provost offer a number of programs and events designed to promote and strengthen academic leadership, help prepare Pitt faculty to become strong and successful academic leaders, and provide current academic leaders with the tools and resources they need. 

ACC Academic Leaders Network (ALN)

The ACC Academic Leaders Network (ALN) program is an exciting collaborative leadership program for faculty at ACC institutions who aspire to leadership roles in higher education.

Advance@Pitt Faculty Retreat

The Advance @Pitt Faculty Retreat offers up to four days of focused, collaborative, and applied learning for Pitt faculty at any stage in their career, with tracks focused on two primary areas: research and professional development. 

Demystifying Promotion and Tenure Workshop

Demystifying Promotion and Tenure is a new faculty development workshop designed to help Pitt faculty members navigate the promotion and tenure process with confidence.

PittWrites

The University of Pittsburgh regularly partner with NCFDD to host a private 14-Day PittWrites Writing Challenge, providing an on-campus community for accountability and support in building consistent and sustainable progress on your research and scholarly projects.

Fundamentals of Faculty Success Program

The Fundamentals of Faculty Success Program is a cohort-based program for new and early-career faculty designed to build confidence and community while mastering the fundamentals of faculty life at Pitt.

Foundations of Teaching

The TEACH@Pitt Hybrid Faculty Learning Community (FLC) is open to any Pitt instructor who wants to strengthen foundational teaching skills while building meaningful connections with colleagues across disciplines.

Leadership Development

Learn more about two ongoing programs created to support leadership development. 

Other University Development Resources