Launching Spring 2026
The Fundamentals of Faculty Success Program is a cohort-based program created to build confidence and community while mastering the fundamentals of faculty life at Pitt.
This experience focuses on practical and transformative learning through topics such as:
- Scholarly identity development,
- Research productivity,
- Teaching effectiveness, and
- Time management.
Participants will explore strategies to balance professional and personal growth while connecting with peers across campus.
Target Audience: New and early-career faculty
Format: Blended (Canvas modules + in-person cohort sessions)
Duration: 4 months:
- January 22, 2026 – In-person Session
- February 19, 2026 – Virtual Session
- March 26, 2026 – Virtual Session
- April 16, 2026 – In-person Session
Eligibility:
- Full-time Pitt faculty (tenure or appointment stream) within 1–5 years of appointment.
- Open to faculty across all disciplines and Pitt campuses.
- No prior participation in Faculty Advancement and Leadership Development office programs required.
Who Should Apply: Faculty seeking to establish a strong foundation in teaching, research productivity, mentoring, and time management while connecting with peers across Pitt.