The Office of Faculty Affairs supports the academic mission of the School of Dental Medicine by fostering faculty success at every career stage. We oversee faculty recruitment, appointments, promotions, tenure, annual reviews, and professional development opportunities. We also provide guidance on faculty mentoring and leadership development.
Our goal is to create an environment where faculty thrive as educators, clinicians, researchers, and leaders in dental medicine, while advancing the School’s commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and the improvement of oral health.
Our office provides a wide range of resources—including mentoring, professional development programs, promotion and tenure guidance, and leadership opportunities—to support faculty success.
Faculty Policy Guidance and Procedures
Development and implementation of university policies related to academic governance, faculty responsibilities, and institutional standards.
Faculty Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure
Oversight and guidance on the academic appointment and on-boarding process, promotion criteria, and tenure procedures.
Faculty Development and Career Advancement
Workshops, mentoring programs, and resources designed to enhance teaching effectiveness, leadership, and career growth.
Annual Faculty Evaluation
Overseeing the process of evaluating faculty performance on an annual basis.
Mentoring
Providing guidance and support to faculty members to foster their professional growth and development.
Leadership Development
Identifying and promoting faculty members for leadership opportunities within the institution.
Workplace Climate and Well-being
Initiatives that support work-life balance, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the faculty community.
Faculty Recognition and Awards
Administration of honors and recognition programs to celebrate faculty achievement and service.
Grievance Handling
Addressing and managing faculty grievances in a fair and timely manner.
Resources
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Faculty Affairs SharePoint Documents: SharePoint> PDM Documents> Everyone> Office of Faculty Affairs
University of Pittsburgh Faculty Handbook
University of Pittsburgh Faculty Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
School of Dental Medicine Faculty Bylaws
School of Dental Medicine Policies and Procedure Manual
School of Dental Medicine Guidelines for Appointment, Tenure, and Promotion