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Office of Faculty Affairs

The School of Dental Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) is dedicated to supporting the faculty in achieving excellence and recognition in all mission areas of teaching, research, and service. Our mission is to foster an environment where faculty can thrive and excel as educators, clinicians, researchers, and leaders in dental medicine.

We provide strategic leadership and administrative support in the following areas:

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

Some of the following hyperlinks will require University of Pittsburgh log in.

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

Faculty Development Resources

School of Dental Medicine Annual Faculty Review Guidelines

Curriculum Vitae Template

Dossier Template