Next Step: Administrative/Leadership Openings

Dean's Fellow (posted April 2, 2024)

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences seeks nominations and applications for a Dean’s Fellow for Experiential Learning and Internship Opportunities. Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be directed to lisalang@pitt.edu by May 1, 2024 for priority consideration. Nominations are highly encouraged, and nominees will be contacted about their interest and invited to apply.

All full-time (non-visiting) faculty members in the Dietrich School are eligible. Appointments will be for an initial period of one-year, with the possibility of renewal. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2024.

The Dean’s Fellow will work closely with members of the leadership team, including Adriana Helbig, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and CGS, and Jon Woon, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, on projects related to experiential learning initiatives and internship opportunities across the curriculum.

The position requires a commitment equivalent up to approximately one day per week during the academic year and a reduced effort during the summer term. Expected responsibilities are outlined below, with adjustments possible as the position evolves.

Facilitate communication about existing experiential learning efforts and internship programs for Pitt undergraduates
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to enhance and improve resources for experiential development opportunities
Create opportunities for faculty and students to explore new learning modalities within and beyond the classroom
Develop new projects that increase student access to both internship opportunities and new modes of applied learning and study
Create a school-based framework and guidelines for future development of internship and experiential learning opportunities

Required application materials:

Brief (max 2 page) letter of interest that describes any relevant prior experience, interest in the position, and how this opportunity relates to professional goals and aspirations
CV

Assistant Deans (posted April 2, 2024)

The Dietrich School welcomes nominations and applications for multiple assistant dean positions across the School. Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be directed to lisalang@pitt.edu by May 1, 2024 for priority consideration. Nominations are highly encouraged, and nominees will be contacted about their interest and invited to apply.

Applicants should include a current CV and a brief (max 2 page) letter of interest that describes their experience and interest in the position(s).

Appointments will be for an initial period of one-year, with the possibility of renewal. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2024.

Faculty Affairs

We seek nominations of and applications from experienced appointment stream (AS) faculty with demonstrated leadership at the department/program level who are passionate about advocating for the needs and development of teaching faculty across the school.

The Assistant Dean will work with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Recruitment to enhance communication about resources and processes relevant to AS faculty, identify concerns of AS faculty, and facilitate the development of programming and mentoring structures for AS faculty across departments and programs in the Dietrich School.

All full-time (non-visiting) faculty members at the rank of Teaching Professor are eligible.

The position requires a commitment equivalent to approximately one day per week during the academic year and a reduced effort during the summer term. Expected responsibilities are outlined below, with adjustments possible as the position evolves.

Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs, Appointment Stream Faculty

Develop and host workshops and events for AS faculty from across departments and programs
Advise Chairs and Directors on mentoring structures for AS faculty
Advocate for AS faculty in the Dean’s Office by suggesting programming, making policy recommendations, etc.
Respond to queries about and from AS faculty as directed from Associate Deans
Assess and suggest improvements in communication between the Dean’s Office and AS faculty
Help develop materials for the annual orientation for newly-hired faculty
Revise and maintain AS faculty resource webpage

Graduate Studies

We seek members of faculty who are passionate about advancing equity and excellence in graduate education to join a vibrant, cooperative leadership team. Assistant Deans will work closely with the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and the Graduate Studies staff, playing pivotal roles and making a lasting impact by leading strategic initiatives, fostering innovation and excellence in new and existing programs, enhancing overall academic quality, and supporting graduate student professional development, success, and well-being.

All tenured graduate faculty are eligible to apply for the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies, Academic Affairs and Academic Integrity position. All full-time (non-visiting) faculty with experience in graduate education are eligible to apply for the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies, Recruiting and Belonging position.

Positions require a commitment equal to approximately one day per week during the academic year and a reduced effort during the summer term. Specific responsibilities of each assistant dean are planned to include the following areas, with the division of duties subject to adjustment to ensure equitable effort among the leadership team.

Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies, Academic Affairs and Academic Integrity

Approval of dissertation committees
Statue extensions, other exceptions from ordinary procedures or degree requirements
Appeals, such as dismissal from programs
Oversee selection of competitive fellowships
Investigate academic integrity violations
Adviser to Graduate Student Organization
Review and consult on department climate, curriculum, training
Advise departments about structure of course offerings, new curriculum models, etc.
Review new programs

Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies, Recruiting and Belonging

Develop and oversee mentor training, in collaboration with programs and related academic support units.
Leads annual assessment process
Promote and oversee equitable and inclusive admissions practices, such as reviewing holistic admissions rubrics, recruitment material
Organize DEI and targeted recruiting efforts, including Hot Metal Bridge (HMB)
Work with master’s degree programs to increase enrollment, providing advice and acting as liaison to Office of Provost, and other school- and University-wide units
Partner with departments and other schools to develop interdisciplinary master’s degree programs
Review and consult on department climate, curriculum, training
Advise departments about structure of course offerings, new curriculum models, etc.
Review new programs

Undergraduate Studies and College of General Studies (CGS)

We seek members of faculty who are passionate about advancing equity and excellence in undergraduate education to join a dynamic leadership team in Undergraduate Studies. Assistant Deans work closely with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and CGS, the Senior Director for Undergraduate Studies and CGS, and other staff leaders to enhance the undergraduate student experience.

All full-time (non-visiting) faculty members in the Dietrich School are eligible. Based on the current composition of assistant deans in Undergraduate Studies, we particularly encourage applications from faculty in the Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.

The position requires a commitment equal to approximately one day per week during the academic year and a reduced effort during the summer term. Expected responsibilities are outlined below, with adjustments possible as the position evolves.

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Academic Program Development

Enhance communication about resources and processes relevant to undergraduate interdisciplinary programming
Foster interdisciplinary dialogue across departments and programs in Dietrich, CGS, and with other undergraduate schools at Pitt
Facilitate development of and provide advice on potential collaborations between Dietrich and CGS departments and programs and non-Dietrich schools at the University of Pittsburgh
Assist Chairs and Program Directors, and Directors of Undergraduate Studies in academic departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula across departments and programs in Dietrich and CGS
Propose policies that facilitate new and existing interdisciplinary curricula across Dietrich, CGS, and other Pitt undergraduate schools
Lead efforts and initiatives related to assessment of student learning

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies

Meet with students to review appeals of academic matters and other exceptions from ordinary procedures or degree requirements, including academic suspension/dismissal and general education; document these interactions and outcomes
Monitor and communicate with students who have been reinstated from academic suspension and/or dismissal; document these interactions and outcomes
Advise interdisciplinary studies/degree completion students; document these interactions and outcomes
Connect students with appropriate resources and support
Collaborate with Undergraduate Studies senior leadership on initiatives designed to enhance the student experience, improve student retention, and increase degree completion rates across the Dietrich School and CGS
Advise departments and programs on academic-related matters, such as structure of course offerings, pre-requisites, assessment of student learning, etc.
Work on special or ongoing projects at the request of the Associate Dean

The Dietrich School Seeks Candidates for Vacant Committee Positions (posted December 13, 2023)

The Dietrich School Nominating Committee will be meeting on January 10, 2024 to finalize the ballot for vacancies on all Dietrich School committees for the 2024-2025 academic year. The election will occur at the spring full faculty meeting (March 19, 2024). At this time, we are inviting all eligible voting faculty in the school who might be interested in serving on one of these committees to submit their name to the Dean’s Office for consideration. Please make sure to include which vacancies you are interested in. Vacancies are underlined below. All requests should be sent to Lisa Lang, lisalang@pitt.edu, and should be received no later than January 8, 2024. We will verify eligibility and notify the Nominating Committee.

Vacancies, terms, and Council/Committee descriptions are as follows:

Dietrich School Council
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Council oversees the Dietrich School Graduate Council and the Dietrich School Undergraduate Council, elects the Faculty Grants Committee and other committees whose work pertains to the full faculty, and acts for the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences in intervals between full faculty meetings. Meetings are held monthly between October and April.

3 vacancies for a 3-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)
1 vacancy for a 3-year term – AS only (Humanities)

Dietrich School Undergraduate Council
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Council works with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in reviewing proposals for courses to fulfill General Education Requirements, new or revised instructional programs and majors; it also oversees the annual assessment of the General Education curriculum. The Dietrich School Undergraduate Council serves as the council of initial jurisdiction regarding grading regulations, policy decisions, and other undergraduate academic matters in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Nine elected tenure stream faculty, three elected non-tenure stream faculty, and five students appointed by the president of student government sit on this committee.

3 vacancies for a 3-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)
1 vacancy for a 3-year term – AS only (Humanities)

Dietrich School Graduate Council
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council advises the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies on matters of concern for Dietrich School graduate students such as placement opportunities, health insurance, time-to-degree and graduate student support. Policy concerns include approval of curriculum and instructional programs, admissions, degree requirements and other academic matters. Every year the committee reviews TA training, supervision and evaluation in two departments. Six faculty members and five graduate students sit on this committee.

3 vacancies for a 2-year term – graduate faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

University Council on Graduate Study

3 vacancies for a 2-year term - graduate faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

Academic Integrity Review Board
Faculty members serving on this committee are elected by the faculty and serve a two-year term. One faculty member is chosen by the Board to serve as Chair. Students are appointed by Student Government Board. For cases involving graduate students, the Academic Integrity Board consists of a non-voting president and five voting members. The president is elected by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council at the beginning of each academic year. The five board members (three faculty and two students) are chosen by the president in consultation with the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies for each case as it arises from the current members and the members of the previous two years of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council.

2 vacancies for a 2-year term – can be T/TS or AS (any Division)
2 vacancies for 2-year terms (Alternates) – can be T/TS or AS (any Division)

Dietrich School Planning & Budget Committee
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Planning and Budgeting Committee advises the Dean regarding budgetary matters and planning in the framework of the University's Planning and Budgeting System. Meetings are held monthly between November and March.

1 vacancy for a 3-year term – T/TS only (Natural Sciences)
1 vacancy for a 3-year term – AS only (Social Sciences)

The Dietrich School Seeks Candidates for Director of Cultural Studies (posted October 3, 2023)

The Cultural Studies graduate program in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is an important interdisciplinary unit for graduate students from the Humanities and Social Sciences. Dean Leibovich is constituting a search committee to be chaired by Professor Nancy Condee to recommend candidates for appointment as the next Director of the program beginning in spring term 2024. A new Director will build on the work of previous directors and shepherd the program into the mid-21st century.

All tenure-stream faculty in the Dietrich School with teaching and research interests in cultural studies are welcome to apply.

Competitive candidates will present a vision for how to attract and nurture graduate students interested in cultural topics within an interdisciplinary framework; build an innovative and cutting-edge program for the mid-21st century; foster interdisciplinary collaborations; and advance the diversity, inclusion, and equity goals of the School and University.

The initial term of appointment will be three years, with renewal possible. Key tasks will continue to be course selection, advising, programming, governance, and competition implementation, in consultation with affiliated faculty.

For priority consideration, interested candidates should send a short letter of application, a statement of vision for the program (no more than three double-spaced pages), a current cv, and a brief statement of support from their department chair to cultural@pitt.edu by October 25.

Terms of the appointment will depend on the scope of the successful candidate’s vision.

The Dietrich School seeks nominations for interim seats on Dietrich School Council and Dietrich School Undergraduate Council (posted September 12, 2023)

Two faculty members who were elected to serve on Dietrich School Council and one faculty member who was elected to serve on Dietrich School Undergraduate Council are unable to continue service for their remaining year on each council. This election is to fill those seats for this academic year only.

Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Council

Who can be nominated?

One T/TS faculty member from the Humanities division and one T/TS faculty member from the Natural Sciences division will be elected to serve on the committee for a period of one year. We are accepting nominations and self-nominations for each vacancy.

Service Responsibilities:

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Council oversees the Dietrich School Graduate Council and the Dietrich School Undergraduate Council, elects the Faculty Grants Committee and other committees whose work pertains to the full faculty, and acts for the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences in intervals between full faculty meetings. Meetings are held monthly between October and April. This council meets approximately three times each fall and spring term.

Dietrich School Undergraduate Council

Who can be nominated?

One T/TS faculty member from the Social Sciences division will be elected to serve on the committee for a period of one year. We are accepting nominations and self-nominations for the vacancy.

Service Responsibilities:

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Council works with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and the College of General Studies in reviewing proposals for courses to fulfill General Education Requirements, new or revised instructional programs and majors; it also oversees the annual assessment of the General Education curriculum. The Dietrich School Undergraduate Council serves as the council of initial jurisdiction regarding grading regulations, policy decisions, and other undergraduate academic matters in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Nine elected tenure stream faculty, three elected non-tenure stream faculty, and five students appointed by the president of student government sit on this committee. This council meets approximately every two weeks throughout the fall and spring terms.

Questions and nominations (including self-nominations) should be submitted via e-mail to Z Taylor at no later than Friday, September 15, 2023. The election will occur at the DSAS Fall Full Faculty Meeting.

The Dietrich School seeks nominations for the Faculty Grants Committee (posted August 31, 2023)

The Dietrich School seeks tenure/tenure stream (TTS) faculty members to serve on the Faculty Grants Committee (FGC). Service on FGC is a rewarding way for colleagues to be exposed to and to participate in decision making on funding a wide range of cutting-edge research across the Humanities and Social Sciences.

The FGC distributes financial support from the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences to TTS faculty members to advance individual research and creative activity and sponsor symposia and conferences.

The Committee is composed of faculty members from each of the three divisions within the Dietrich School who are elected to three-year terms by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Council: five from the humanities, three from the social sciences, and two from the natural sciences.

The Chair of the Committee rotates annually. The Committee meets once a year in January to evaluate proposals and allocate financial support.

There are currently 5 vacancies:

Two Humanities
Two Social Sciences
One Natural Science

Dietrich School Council will elect the new members to 3-year terms in October 2023. Tenured and tenure-stream faculty are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest to Z Taylor at Z.Taylor@Pitt.edu no later than September 15, 2023.

The Dietrich School seeks nominations for the Nominating Committee (posted August 22, 2023)

Who can be nominated?

Two T/TS faculty members and one AS faculty member from each division will be elected to serve on the committee. We are accepting nominations and self-nominations for each vacancy.

Service Responsibilities:

The Nominating Committee selects Dietrich School faculty nominees whose names will be placed on the spring ballot for members of the various councils and committees whose terms begin in Fall Term 2024. The faculty member with the most votes from each Division also serves as a Dietrich School representative on the Senate Committee for Elections for a two-year term.

Service commitment includes availability for one Zoom meeting later in the fall term to finalize the slate prior to the election in January 2024.

Questions and nominations (including self-nominations) should be submitted to Z Taylor at eht3@pitt.edu no later than Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The election will occur at the DSAS Fall Full Faculty Meeting.

Associate Dean Positions (posted May 4, 2023)

The Dietrich School invites nominations and applications for Associate Dean positions. All full-time tenured faculty in the Dietrich School are eligible. The initial appointment will tentatively begin August 1, 2023 and extend for 3 years. Associate Deans report to the Dean of the Dietrich School.

The central responsibilities of the Associate Dean positions will be to serve as a collaborative member of the leadership team for the School, working with the Dean, other Associate Deans, and the School’s senior leadership team to advance the broad interests of Arts and Sciences as a core unit within one of the top public research universities within the United States, furthering the priorities established by Dean-Elect Leibovich:

Improve disciplinary and interdisciplinary research, creative activities, and educational opportunities.
Build the Dietrich School’s strengths by recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty, updating infrastructure, fundraising, and alumni engagement.
Create an inclusive environment that is welcoming to our faculty, staff, and students.

Applications and nominations should be directed to Dean-Elect Adam Leibovich (dsdean@pitt.edu) by May 19, 2023 for priority consideration. Nominees will be contacted about their interest in the position(s) and invited to apply. Applications should include a current CV and a brief letter of interest that outlines the applicant’s background, applicable leadership experience, promotion of DEI, and vision for one or more of the following roles (tentatively titled):

Associate Dean for Equity, Faculty Recruitment, and Community Engagement

Responsibility areas may include but are not restricted to:

Equity, diversity, and inclusiveness
Departmental strategic review and planning
Faculty hiring
Community engagement
Advising and mentoring chairs, directors, and other leaders
Strategic problem-solving
Departmental strategic review and planning

Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

Responsibility areas may include but are not restricted to:

Tenure and promotion
Advising and mentoring chairs, directors, and other leaders
Equity, diversity, and inclusiveness
Departmental strategic review and planning
Strategic problem-solving

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development

Responsibility areas may include but are not restricted to:

Faculty research
Faculty development and mentoring
External funding
Advising and mentoring chairs, directors, and other leaders
Equity, diversity, and inclusiveness
Strategic problem-solving
Departmental strategic review and planning

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and the College of General Studies

Responsibility areas include but are not restricted to:

Undergraduate education
Curricular innovation
Adult/non-traditional students and online education
Academic student support
Equity, diversity, and inclusiveness
Strategic problem-solving
Advising and mentoring chairs, directors, and other leaders
Departmental strategic review and planning

Co-Directors for Collaboratory Against Hate (posted January 18, 2023)

The Collaboratory Against Hate aspires to develop and support innovative multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and cross-university research aimed at understanding how extremist hate is generated, how it circulates in online and real-life spaces, and how it polarizes society and provokes harmful and illegal acts, especially toward communities of color and other minoritized groups. The Center's research is purposely translational - we seek to translate our research findings into interventions that will effectively inhibit every stage in the creation and growth of extremist hate and to minimize its destructive consequences. The inaugural co-directors are stepping down, so we are searching for new co-directors. This is an internal search confined to Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh.

CAH is co-directed by two faculty, one from CMU and one from Pitt, who report to the respective Provost of their university. Faculty directors will have a 3-year, renewable term, and will receive an administrative supplement equivalent to a month of salary. In addition, the co-directors are supported by a full-time Executive Director and a part-time project administrator. Applicants should be at the rank of associate or above.

The responsibilities of the faculty co-directors include:

Setting priorities for the overall direction of the CAH consistent with its mission, including initiatives, working groups, seminars, events, and other activities
Working with the executive director and university advancement organizations to secure funds for CAH operations and to secure a sustainable long-term budget
Appointing and co-chairing the CAH steering committee
Appointing the CAH external advisory board and external advisory board chair
Supervising the CAH executive director and postdocs
Developing partnerships with strategic external organizations and working with the executive director to sustain these partnerships
Communicating internally and externally about the work and accomplishments of CAH
Helping to recruit faculty and students to become involved in CAH and facilitating the formation of collaborative research teams

Please apply by emailing a cover letter addressing the responsibilities indicated in the description and CV to Erin Maloney at EMaloney@pitt.edu; alternatively, you may nominate someone for this position by emailing the nomination to the same address.

A search committee will review applications and make recommendations to the provosts of Pitt and CMU, who will make the final decision. The search committee is co-chaired by Lucy Russell (Pitt) and Richard Scheines (CMU); its members are Shelome Gooden (Pitt), Kathy Blee (Pitt), Lorrie Cranor (CMU), Catherine Augustine (Rand), Michael Yoder (CMU), Clyde Pickett (Pitt), and Susan Baida (CMU). Applicants should feel free to reach out to search committee members for information about this position.

The new co-directors will start on May 1, 2023.

Dietrich School Associate Dean Positions (posted January 17, 2023)

The Dietrich School invites letters of interest and nominations for leadership positions at the Associate Dean level. All full-time tenured faculty in the Dietrich School are eligible. Specific position responsibilities and start dates will be determined by the incoming Dean; start dates are expected to be summer or fall of 2023. Nominations, inquiries and expressions of interest should be directed to Dean Kathleen Blee at kblee@pitt.edu.

Expressions of interest should describe the candidate’s leadership experience and how an Associate Dean-level position will help them develop in their overall career. Candidates are also encouraged to describe their vision for, and leadership experience in, one or more of the following areas:

Faculty hiring
Faculty research
Faculty development and mentoring
Advising and mentoring chairs, directors, and other leaders
Tenure and promotion
Equity, diversity, and inclusiveness
Undergraduate education
Curricular innovation
CGS, adult/non-traditional students, and online education
Academic student support
Departmental strategic review and planning
Strategic problem-solving

Dietrich School Vacant Committee Positions (posted January 5, 2023)

The Dietrich School Nominating Committee will be meeting in early February to finalize the ballot for vacancies on all Dietrich School committees for the 2023-2024 academic year. The election will occur at the spring full faculty meeting (late February 2023). At this time, we are inviting all eligible voting faculty in the school who might be interested in serving on one of these committees to submit their name to the Dean’s Office for consideration. Please make sure to include which vacancies you are interested in. All requests should be sent to Z Taylor, Z.Taylor@Pitt.edu and should be received no later than January 31, 2023. We will verify eligibility and notify the Nominating Committee.

Vacancies, terms, and Council/Committee descriptions are as follows:

Dietrich School Council

Dietrich School Council consists of:

the Dean of the Dietrich School and the College of General Studies (who shall preside);
the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development;
the Associate Dean for Faculty;
the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies;
the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and the College of General Studies;
nine (9) elected Tenure/Tenure Stream Faculty members, with three (3) members from each division and no more than one member from any one department, who shall NOT be departmental chairpersons;
three (3) elected Appointment Stream Faculty members, with one member from each division;
one Department Chair representative from each of the Divisions;
two (2) Dietrich School undergraduate students appointed by the SGB;
two (2) graduate students appointed by the Dietrich School GSO.

Three (3) vacancies for a 3-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

One (1) vacancy for a 3-year term – AS only (Social Sciences)

Dietrich School Undergraduate Council

Dietrich School Undergraduate Council consists of:

the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and the College of General Studies (who shall preside);
nine (9) elected Tenure/Tenure Stream Faculty members, with three (3) members from each division and no more than one member from any one department, who shall NOT be departmental chairpersons;
three (3) elected Appointment Stream Faculty members, with one member from each division;
five (5) Dietrich School undergraduate students appointed by the SGB.

Three (3) vacancies for a 3-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

One (1) vacancy for a 3-year term – AS only (Social Sciences)

Dietrich School Graduate Council

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council advises the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies on matters of concern for Dietrich School graduate students such as placement opportunities, health insurance, time-to-degree and graduate student support. Policy concerns include approval of curriculum and instructional programs, admissions, degree requirements and other academic matters. Every year the committee reviews TA training, supervision and evaluation in two departments. Six faculty members and five graduate students sit on this committee.

Dietrich School Graduate Council consists of:

the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies (who shall preside);
six (6) elected Graduate Faculty members, with two (2) members from each division and no more than one member from any one department, who shall NOT be departmental chairpersons;
five (5) graduate students appointed by the Dietrich School GSO.

Three (3) vacancies for a 2-year term – graduate faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

University Council on Graduate Study

University Council on Graduate Study includes:

three (3) elected Graduate Faculty members, with one (1) member from each division, who shall NOT be departmental chairpersons.

Three (3) vacancies for a 2-year term – graduate faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

Academic Integrity Review Board

Faculty members serving on this committee are elected by the faculty and serve a two-year term. One faculty member is chosen by the Board to serve as Chair. Students are appointed by Student Government Board. For cases involving graduate students, the Academic Integrity Board consists of a non-voting president and five voting members. The president is elected by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council at the beginning of each academic year. The five board members (three faculty and two students) are chosen by the president in consultation with the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies for each case as it arises from the current members and the members of the previous two years of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council.

Two (2) vacancies for a 2-year term – can be T/TS or AS (any Division)

Two (2) vacancies for 2-year terms (Alternates) – can be T/TS or AS (any Division)

Dietrich School Planning & Budget Committee

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Planning and Budgeting Committee advises the Dean regarding budgetary matters and planning in the framework of the University's Planning and Budgeting System.

The Dietrich School Planning and Budget committee is comprised of:

the Dean of the Dietrich School and College of General Studies (who shall preside);
the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development;
the Associate Dean for Faculty;
the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies;
the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and the College of General Studies;
three (3) Faculty members elected by the Dietrich School Council;
three (3) Tenure/Tenure Stream Faculty members elected by division;
three (3) Appointment Stream Faculty members elected by division;
three (3) Staff members elected by division;
three (3) Graduate student members appointed by Dietrich School GSO.

Meetings are held monthly between November and March.

One (1) vacancy for a 3-year term – T/TS only (Humanities)

College of General Studies Council (CGSC)

Faculty elected to this council should come from departments and programs that have significant connection to the College of General Studies and commitment to instruction and development of online content.

College of General Studies Council consists of:

the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and the College of General Studies (who shall preside);
the Director of the Law, Criminal Justice, and Society program;
one (1) Tenure/Tenure Stream or Appointment Stream Faculty member from the Film and Media Studies program, appointed by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and the College of General Studies;
three (3) elected Tenure/Tenure Stream or Appointment Stream Faculty members, with one (1) member from each division, who shall NOT be departmental chairpersons;
two (2) College of General Studies undergraduate students appointed by the CGS-SG.

One (1) vacancy for a 2-year term – Natural Sciences, AS or T/TS

One (1) vacancy for a 2-year term – Social Sciences, AS or T/TS

The Dietrich School Seeks Nominations for the Faculty Grants Committee (posted August 29, 2022)

The Dietrich School seeks TTS faculty members to serve on the Faculty Grants Committee (FGC). Service on FGC is a rewarding way for colleagues to be exposed to, and participate in decision making on funding, a wide range of cutting-edge research across the Humanities and Social Sciences.

The FGC distributes financial support from the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences to TTS faculty members to advance individual research and creative activity and sponsor symposia and conferences.

The Committee is comprised of faculty members from each of the three divisions within the Dietrich School who are elected to three-year terms by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Council: five from the humanities, three from the social sciences, and two from the natural sciences. The Chair of the Committee rotates annually. The Committee meets once a year in February to evaluate proposals and allocate financial support.

There are currently 5 vacancies:

•            Two Humanities
•            Two Social Sciences
•            One Natural Science

Dietrich School Council will elect the new members to 3-year terms in October 2022.

Tenured and tenure-stream faculty are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest to Stephanie McLaughlin at stef.mclaughlin@pitt.edu no later than September 15, 2022.

Academic Integrity Officer and Assistant Dean (posted August 18, 2022)

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and College of General Studies (CGS) invites applications and nominations for an Academic Integrity Officer and Assistant Dean position in Undergraduate Studies and CGS. All full time tenured/tenure-stream or appointment-stream faculty in the Dietrich School are eligible.

As Academic Integrity Officer, the assistant dean will track, document, and resolve undergraduate academic integrity violations and grade disputes. This work will involve ongoing communication with faculty, students, department chairs, and administrators. The Academic Integrity Officer ensures that all undergraduates who are accused of academic integrity issues know their rights and are treated fairly under the University’s Academic Integrity Policy, guiding them (as well as the faculty member and chair) through the process of appeal.

Assistant dean responsibilities include upholding the integrity of Dietrich School academic policies and procedures; working closely with students in the course of fairly managing appeals of general education requirements and academic suspension/dismissal; reviewing and approving complex student requests pertaining to course repeat policies, credit overloads, late add/drop, late withdrawal, and late grade option changes; connecting distressed students with appropriate resources and support; and documenting decision criteria for students’ files. In addition, the assistant dean may work on special or ongoing projects at the request of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and the College of General Studies.

Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be directed to Associate Dean John Twyning at asundergrad@as.pitt.edu by September 30, 2022. Anticipated start in fall 2022.

The Dietrich School invites nominations for a Dietrich School Council vacancy (posted October 18, 2021)

The Dietrich School Council will have a vacancy beginning in January 2022 and ending April 2024 for a T/TS faculty member in the Humanities. At this time we are inviting all eligible voting faculty in the Humanities who might be interested in serving on this committee to submit their name to the Dean’s Office for consideration. All nominations should be sent to Lisa Lang (lisalang@pitt.edu) and should be received no later than October 29, 2021.

Dietrich School Council consists of:
•           the Dean of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (who shall preside)
•          the Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment and Research Development;
•           the Associate Dean for Faculty;
•           nine (9) elected T/TS Faculty members, with three (3) members from each division and no more than one member from any one department, who shall NOT be departmental chairpersons;
•           three (3) elected NTS Faculty members, with one member from each division;
•           one Department Chair representative from each of the Divisions;
•           two (2) Dietrich School undergraduate students appointed by the SGB;
•           two (2) graduate students appointed by the Dietrich School GSO.

The Dietrich School Invites Nominations and Applications for the Position of Associate Dean for Graduate Studies (Posted September 15, 2021)

All full-time tenured members of the Dietrich School with Graduate Faculty status are eligible. The initial appointment will begin on January 1, 2022 and extend for 2-3 years depending on individual circumstances.

This position reports to the Dean of the Dietrich School.

The central responsibilities of this position will be to work with the Dean, other Associate Deans, and senior staff to further the quality and effectiveness of graduate education in the Dietrich School at the University of Pittsburgh, and to partner with leadership outside of the School to represent and advocate for the School’s graduate education priorities. These responsibilities include but are not restricted to:

Provide oversight of PhD, MS, MA, and MFA programs and degrees in departments and in interdisciplinary programs across the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, including joint programs with the School of Medicine and Carnegie Mellon University.

Serve as a collaborative member of the leadership team for the School, working with the Dean and colleagues to advance the broad interests of Arts and Sciences as the core unit within one of the top public research universities within the United States.

Provide accurate, efficient management of the endowments and University funds assigned to support students and provide strategic direction for the Office of Graduate Studies within budgetary and planning frameworks established by the Dean.

Serve as Chair of the Graduate Council, responsible for convening and leading that Council on issues related to graduate recruitment, curricula, enrollments, and funding and represent that Council at Dietrich School Council.

Serve as a member of the Dietrich School Planning and Budget Committee (PBC) and represent the School in issues involving graduate education at the University level.

Serve as a member of the University Council on Graduate Study (UCGS) to review, evaluate, and make recommendations to the Provost concerning proposals for new post-baccalaureate degree and certificate programs.

Work collaboratively with and provide strategic direction to the Graduate Studies team, including Assistant Dean and staff, in delivering academic and student support services to graduate students throughout the Dietrich School.

Collaborate with Department Chairs and Directors of Graduate Studies on graduate recruitment, curricula, enrollments, funding, and student progress and milestones.

Coordinate and administer School-level internal fellowship competitions for graduate students and University nominations for prestigious national and international awards for graduate students.

Direct and serve on selection committee for annual Award for Excellence in Graduate Mentoring.

Applications and nominations should be directed to Dean Kathleen Blee at lisalang@pitt.edu. Nominees will be contacted about their interest in the position and invited to apply. The application should include a current CV and a brief letter of interest than outlines the applicant’s background in graduate education, advising/mentoring graduate students, collaborative leadership, academic administration, promotion of DEI, or other relevant experience. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2021.

The Dietrich School Seeks Members for the Faculty Diversity Committee

The Dietrich School Faculty Diversity Committee is filling vacancies for the 2022 academic year. We invite all full-time voting faculty (lecturers, tenured and tenure-stream) in the school who might be interested in serving on the committee to submit their name to the Dean’s Office for consideration.

The committee term is for two years, and it begins on September 1, 2021. Faculty with diverse identities and perspectives are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest to Alyson Sved (ars296@pitt.edu) by August 23rd, 2021. Visit the Dietrich School Diversity Web page (https://as.pitt.edu/diversity) for more information about the Faculty Diversity Committee.

The Dietrich School seeks nominations for the Nominating Committee (Posted July 29, 2021)

Responsibilities of the Nominating Committee members:

Two T/TS faculty members and one AS faculty member from each division will be elected to serve on the committee.

Faculty elected to the Nominating Committee select Dietrich School faculty nominees whose names will be placed on the spring ballot for members of the various councils and committees whose terms begin with academic year 2022-2023. The faculty member with the most votes from each Division also serves as a Dietrich School representative on the Senate Committee for Elections for a two-year term.

Anyone interested in serving on the committee should contact Alyson Sved at ars296@pitt.edu no later than August 31, 2021.

The Dietrich School seeks nominations for the Faculty Grants Committee (Posted April 6, 2021)

The Dietrich School seeks TTS faculty members for Faculty Grants Committee (FGC). Service on FGC is a rewarding way for colleagues to be exposed to, and participate in decision making on funding, a wide range of cutting-edge research across the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Faculty Grants Committee distributes financial support from the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences to TTS faculty members to advance individual research and creative activity and sponsor symposia and conferences. The Committee is comprised of faculty members from each of the three divisions within the Dietrich School who are elected to three-year terms by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Council: five from the humanities, three from the social sciences, and two from the natural sciences. The Chair of the Committee rotates annually. The Committee meets twice a year to evaluate proposals and allocate financial support.

There are currently two vacancies: one for a Humanities Representative and one for a Social Sciences Representative. Dietrich School Council will elect the new members to three-year terms to begin in fall 2021.

Tenured and tenure-stream faculty are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest to Alyson Sved at ars296@pitt.edu by Friday, April 16 at 5pm.

Dietrich School Vacant Committee Positions (Posted January 11, 2021)

The Dietrich School nominating committee will be meeting in January to finalize the ballot for vacancies on all Dietrich School committees for the 2021-2022 academic year. The election will occur at the spring full faculty meeting (March 18, 2021). At this time we are inviting all eligible voting faculty in the school who might be interested in serving on one of these committees to submit their name to the Dean’s Office for consideration. Please make sure to include which vacancies you are interested in. All requests should be sent to Alyson Sved, ars296@pitt.edu and should be received no later than January 31, 2021. We will verify eligibility and notify the Nominating Committee.

Vacancies, terms, and Council/Committee descriptions are as follows:

Dietrich School Council consists of:

•           the Dean of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (who shall preside)
•           the Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment and Research Development;
•           the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs;
•           nine (9) elected T/TS Faculty members, with three (3) members from each division and no more than one member from any one department, who shall
NOT be departmental chairpersons;
•           three (3) elected NTS Faculty members, with one member from each division;
•           one Department Chair representative from each of the Divisions;
•           two (2) Dietrich School undergraduate students appointed by the SGB;
•           two (2) graduate students appointed by the Dietrich School GSO.

3 vacancies for a 3-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

1 vacancy for a 3-year term – AS only (Humanities)

3 vacancies for a 3-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

1 vacancy for a 3-year term – AS only (Humanities)

Dietrich School Graduate Council
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council advises the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research on matters of concern for Dietrich School graduate students such as placement opportunities, health insurance, time-to-degree and graduate student support. Policy concerns include approval of curriculum and instructional programs, admissions, degree requirements and other academic matters. Every year the committee reviews TA training, supervision and evaluation in two departments. Six faculty members and five graduate students sit on this committee.

3 vacancies for a 2-year term – graduate faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

University Council on Graduate Study

3 vacancies for a 2-year term - graduate faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

Academic Integrity Review Board
Faculty members serving on this committee are elected by the faculty and serve a two-year term. One faculty member is chosen by the Board to serve as Chair. Students are appointed by Student Government Board. For cases involving graduate students, the Academic Integrity Board consists of a non-voting president and five voting members. The president is elected by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council at the beginning of each academic year. The five board members (three faculty and two students) are chosen by the president in consultation with the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research for each case as it arises from the current members and the members of the previous two years of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council.

2 vacancies for a 2-year term – can be T/TS or AS (any Division)
2 vacancies for 2-year terms (Alternates) – can be T/TS or AS (any Division)

Dietrich School Planning & Budget Committee The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Planning and Budgeting Committee advises the Dean regarding budgetary matters and planning in the framework of the University's Planning and Budgeting System.

The committee is comprised of the Dean of the Dietrich School; the Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment and Research Development; the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs; the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, and 12 other members who serve staggered 3-year terms and are chosen as follows: 3 Faculty members elected by the Dietrich School Council; 3 T/TS Faculty members elected by division; 3 NTS Faculty members elected by division; 3 Staff members elected by division; 3 Graduate student members appointed by Dietrich School GSO.

Meetings are held monthly between November and March.

1 vacancy for a 3-year term – T/TS only (Natural Sciences )

College of General Studies Council (CGSC)

1 vacancy for a 2-year term – Natural Sciences, AS or T/TS

1 vacancy for a 2-year term – Social Sciences, AS or T/TS

Dietrich School Diversity Task Force Members (Posted July 2, 2020)

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences invites nominations and applications for the Dietrich School Diversity Task Force. This temporary task force will be meeting through the summer and early fall to make recommendations to the Dean of Arts and Sciences regarding the Dietrich School response to recent events (police violence against African Americans, Black Lives Matter Protests, and the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on minority communities).

The Task Force consists of faculty, staff, students and administrators and we are seeking a few additional voices to contribute to our discussion. If you are interested in participating and have sufficient flexibility in your schedule to accommodate meetings every other week, please send the following information to Tara Meyer (DS.Diversity@pitt.edu) by Monday, July 6th (the deadline is purposely short due to the need for the Task Force to act rapidly). Although there are only a few slots available for this particular task force, your name and interests will be recorded so that you can be contacted if other opportunities related to diversity open in the future.

Your name and contact information
Your role at the University of Pittsburgh (Faculty T/TS or Faculty AS)
Your current appointment or job title
A brief statement (1 page maximum) of your perspective and experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A copy of your CV

Note: if you would like to submit the name of student nominees, graduate or undergraduate, please send the name and email to the same address (DS.Diversity@pitt.edu)

Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies and Academic Integrity Officer (Posted April 22, 2020)

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences invites nominations and applications for the newly-configured role of Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies and Academic Integrity Officer. All full-time, tenured members of the graduate faculty with appointments in the Dietrich School are eligible.

This role is a significant leadership opportunity to help shape and promote diverse and inclusive excellence across the School’s disciplinary and interdisciplinary graduate programs.

The Assistant Dean –

supports the Associate Dean in program assessment, strategic decision making, and staff recruitment
oversees the selection processes for competitive internal graduate fellowships
as a member of the Office of Graduate Studies team (Associate Dean, six staff colleagues) oversees student-facing programming and engages in collaborative problem solving with Directors of Graduate Studies, graduate faculty, and units across the university
acts as the graduate-level Academic Integrity Officer
attends Dietrich School Graduate Council
serves as faculty adviser to the Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Organization
deputizes for the Associate Dean on University Council on Graduate Studies

To help ensure that the experience of graduate students is fair and consistent across programs, the Assistant Dean provides final approval of all graduate student admissions, dissertation committees, plans of action for students who have exceeded their statute of limitations, exemptions from ordinary procedures governing admissions and degree requirements, and applications for Dean’s Tuition.

At the request of the Associate Dean, the Assistant Dean may take on special projects and ongoing tasks. Depending on the Assistant Dean’s experience and interests, this might involve them taking a leading role on high-priority issues, including but not limited to professional development and career preparation, fostering excellence in mentoring, or holistic student support including mental wellness.

The appointment, which is expected to correspond to a minimum of 25% of a twelve-month appointment, will be for an initial three-year term, with renewal possible. Start date is no later than September 1, 2020. Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be directed to Associate Dean Holger Hoock at graddean@pitt.edu by May 15, 2020. Nominees will be contacted, and all interested candidates will be asked to provide a letter of application (1-2 pages), a current CV, and a brief statement of support from their department chair, by June 1, 2020.

Faculty Grants Committee (Posted April 13, 2020)

The Committee is comprised of faculty members from each of the three divisions within the Dietrich School who are elected to three-year terms by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Council: five from the humanities, three from the social sciences, and two from the natural sciences. The Chair of the Committee rotates annually. The Committee meets twice a year to evaluate proposals and allocate financial support.

There are currently two vacancies in the Humanities Division. Dietrich School Council will elect the new members to three-year terms to begin in fall 2020.

Tenured and tenure-stream faculty are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest to Alyson Sved at ars296@pitt.edu by Monday, April 20 at 5 p.m.

Assistant Dean (Posted April 9, 2020)

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences invites applications and nominations for an Assistant Dean position in Undergraduate Studies and CGS. All full-time tenured/tenure-stream faculty and lecturers in the Dietrich School are eligible.

Assistant Dean responsibilities include upholding the integrity of Dietrich School academic policies and procedures; working closely with students in the course of fairly managing appeals of general education requirements and academic suspension/dismissal; reviewing and approving complex student requests pertaining to course repeat policies, credit overloads, late add/drop, late withdrawal, and late grade option changes; connecting distressed students with appropriate resources and support; and documenting decision criteria for students’ files.

In addition, the Assistant Dean may work on special or ongoing projects at the request of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and CGS.

Anticipated start date is August, 2020. For priority consideration, nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be directed to Associate Dean John Twyning at asundergrad@as.pitt.edu by May 22, 2020.

Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies and Academic Integrity Officer (Posted February 11, 2020)

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences invites applications and nominations for the role of Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies and Academic Integrity Officer. All full-time, tenured members of the graduate faculty with appointments in the Dietrich School are eligible. This role is a significant leadership opportunity to help shape and promote diverse and inclusive excellence across the wide range of the school’s disciplinary and interdisciplinary graduate programs.

The appointment, which is expected to correspond to a minimum of 25% of a twelve-month appointment, will be for an initial three-year term, with renewal possible. Start date is no later than September 1, 2020. Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be directed to Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research Holger Hoock at graddean@pitt.edu by March 6, 2020. Nominees will be contacted and all interested candidates will be asked to provide a letter of application (1-2 pages), a current CV, and a brief statement of support from their department chair by March 20, 2020.

To help ensure that the experience of graduate students is fair and consistent across programs, the Assistant Dean provides final approval of all graduate student admissions; reviews dissertation committees; negotiates appropriate plans of action for students who have exceeded their statute of limitations; and evaluates exemptions from ordinary procedures governing admissions and degree requirements. The Assistant Dean also acts as the graduate-level Academic Integrity Officer, resolving academic integrity disputes and ensuring that students and faculty involved are treated fairly according to the University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

The Assistant Dean helps oversee and participates in the selection processes for competitive internal fellowships, works with the Associate Dean and staff to plan student-facing programming, supports departmentally-appointed TA/TF mentors, and is involved in the training and support of DGSes.

The Assistant Dean attends Dietrich School Graduate Council, serves on University Council on Graduate Studies, and acts as the faculty adviser for the Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Organization. The Assistant Dean supports the Associate Dean with staff recruitment, strategic decision making, and problem solving. The Assistant Dean may also take on special or ongoing projects and tasks at the request of the Associate Dean. Depending on applicants’ experience and interests, this might involve the Assistant Dean taking a leading role on high-priority issues, including but not limited to professional development and career preparation in STEM, fostering excellence in mentoring, or holistic student support including mental wellness.

Dietrich School Vacant Committee Positions (Posted December 16, 2019)

The Dietrich School nominating committee will be meeting in January to finalize the ballot for vacancies on all Dietrich School committees for the 2020-2021 academic year. The election will occur at the spring full faculty meeting (March 30, 2020). At this time we are inviting all eligible voting faculty in the school who might be interested in serving on one of these committees to submit their name to the Dean’s Office for consideration. Please make sure to include which vacancies you are interested in. All requests should be sent to Alyson Sved, ars296@pitt.edu and should be received no later than January 31, 2020. We will verify eligibility and notify the Nominating Committee.

Vacancies, terms, and Council/Committee descriptions are as follows:

Dietrich School Council consists of:

•           the Dean of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (who shall preside)
•           the Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment and Research Development;
•           the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs;
•           nine (9) elected T/TS Faculty members, with three (3) members from each division and no more than one member from any one department, who shall
NOT be departmental chairpersons;
•           three (3) elected AS Faculty members, with one member from each division;
•           one Department Chair representative from each of the Divisions;
•           two (2) Dietrich School undergraduate students appointed by the SGB;
•           two (2) graduate students appointed by the Dietrich School GSO.

3 vacancies for a 3-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)
1 vacancy for a 3-year term – AS only (Social Science)

Dietrich School Undergraduate Council
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Council works with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in reviewing proposals for courses to fulfill General Education Requirements, new or revised instructional programs and majors; it also oversees the annual assessment of the General Education curriculum. The Dietrich School Undergraduate Council serves as the council of initial jurisdiction regarding grading regulations, policy decisions, and other undergraduate academic matters in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Nine elected tenure stream faculty, three elected appointment stream faculty, and five students appointed by the president of student government sit on this committee.

3 vacancies for a 3-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)
1 vacancy for a 3-year term – AS only (Social Science)

University Council on Graduate Study
No vacancies this year

Honors College Advisory Board
Faculty members serving on this committee are elected by the faculty and serve a two-year term. After the election, the Dean of the Honors College, who chairs this Board, will contact members about scheduling of the first meeting.

3 vacancies for a 2-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

Academic Integrity Review Board
Faculty members serving on this committee are elected by the faculty and serve a two-year term. One faculty member is chosen by the Board to serve as Chair. Students are appointed by Student Government Board. For cases involving graduate students, the Academic Integrity Board consists of a non-voting president and five voting members. The president is elected by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council at the beginning of each academic year. The five board members (three faculty and two students) are chosen by the president in consultation with the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research for each case as it arises from the current members and the members of the previous two years of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council.

2 vacancies for a 2-year term – can be T/TS or AS (any Division)
2 vacancies for 2-year terms (Alternates) – can be T/TS or AS (any Division)

The committee is comprised of the Dean of the Dietrich School; the Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment and Research Development; the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs; the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, and 12 other members who serve staggered 3-year terms and are chosen as follows: 3 Faculty members elected by the Dietrich School Council; 3 T/TS Faculty members elected by division; 3 AS Faculty members elected by division; 3 Staff members elected by division; 3 Graduate student members appointed by Dietrich School GSO.

Meetings are held monthly between November and March.

1 vacancy for a 3-year term – T/TS only (Humanities)
1 vacancy for a 3-year term – AS (Humanities)

College of General Studies Council (CGSC)

1 vacancy for a 2-year term – Humanities, AS or T/TS

1 vacancy for a 2-year term – any division, AS or T/TS but must have focus on Film and Media studies

Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies and Academic Integrity Officer (Posted October 4, 2019)

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences invites applications and nominations for the role of Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies and Academic Integrity Officer. All full-time, tenured members of the graduate faculty with appointments in the Dietrich School are eligible. This is a significant leadership opportunity to help shape and promote diverse and inclusive excellence across the wide range of the school’s disciplinary and interdisciplinary graduate programs.

The appointment, which is expected to correspond to a minimum of 25% of a twelve-month appointment, will be for an initial three-year term, with renewal possible. Start date is no later than January 1, 2020. Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be directed to Associate Dean Holger Hoock at graddean@pitt.edu by October 25, 2019. Nominees will be contacted and interested candidates will be asked to provide a letter of application (1-2 pages), a current CV, and a brief statement of support from their department chair by November 8, 2019.

As Academic Integrity Officer (AIO), the Assistant Dean’s role is to track, investigate, document, and resolve academic integrity violations and grade disputes involving graduate students. Working closely with departments, the AIO guides all parties through the Academic Integrity process and ensures that students and faculty involved are treated fairly according to the University’s Academic Integrity Policy. The graduate AIO also handles the appeal process for academic integrity violations by undergraduates that have not been resolved to the satisfaction of all parties. Ensuring that the experience of graduate students is fair and consistent across programs, the Assistant Dean provides final approval of all graduate student admissions; reviews dissertation committees; negotiates appropriate plans of action for students who have exceeded their statute of limitations; and evaluates exemptions from ordinary procedures governing admissions and degree requirements. The Assistant Dean helps oversee and participates in the selection processes for competitive internal fellowships, works with the Associate Dean and staff to plan student-facing programming, supports departmentally-appointed TA/TF mentors, and is involved in the training and support of DGSs. The Assistant Dean attends Dietrich School Graduate Council, serves on University Council on Graduate Studies, acts as the faculty adviser for the Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Organization, and assists the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies with staff recruitment, strategic decisions, and problem solving. The Assistant Dean may also take on special or ongoing projects and tasks at the request of the Associate Dean.

Humanities Center Director (Posted September 26, 2019)

Since its inception in 2009, the Humanities Center of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences has served as an intellectual hub for humanities scholarship and inquiry across the University. I am constituting a search committee to be chaired by Distinguished Professor of History and Philosophy of Science Sandra Mitchell to recommend candidates for appointment as the next Director of the Humanities Center beginning in the fall term of 2020.

All tenured faculty in the Dietrich School whose scholarship is broadly within the humanities are eligible to apply, including those whose departmental home is not within the division of the Humanities.

Competitive candidates will have a vision for how the Humanities Center can nurture significant contributions to humanistic scholarship, teaching, and practice; provide a forum for meeting new challenges and considering new models of education and scholarship in the humanities; build interdisciplinary collaborations; and advance the diversity, inclusion, and equity goals of the School and University.

The initial term of appointment will be five years, with renewal possible. Nominations and self-nominations are both encouraged and should be sent as an email to Lisa Lang (lisalang@pitt.edu) by October 20, 2019. Nominees will be contacted and interested candidates will be asked to provide a letter of application (1-2 pages), a statement of vision for the Humanities Center over the next period (max 5 pages), a current cv, and a brief statement of support from their department chair by November 1, 2019.

Faculty Grants Committee (Posted September 9, 2019)

There are currently two vacancies each in the Humanities and Social Sciences and one vacancy in the Natural Sciences. Dietrich School Council will elect the new members to three-year terms to begin in fall 2019.

Tenured and tenure-stream faculty are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest to Alyson Sved at ars296@pitt.edu by September 20, 2019.

Senior Advisor to the Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) (Posted August 1, 2019)

The Dietrich School is seeking to appoint a Senior Advisor to the Dean. The Senior Advisor will work collaboratively with the Dean, the School’s Faculty and Staff Diversity Committees, and the School’s Diversity Task Force to guide efforts to plan, implement, and assess strategies to advance the DEI goals that are of central importance to the School’s educational and scholarly excellence.

This position is for two years beginning as soon as September 1, 2019 and is approximately half-time. For the initial appointment we are seeking a current faculty member at the rank of full professor with demonstrated experience implementing impactful DEI initiatives. We invite those interested in the position to submit a CV and a brief statement of experience and interest to Lisa Lang LISALANG@pitt.edu. We also welcome nominations. The review of nominations and applications will begin on August 15, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.

Faculty Diversity Committee Members (Posted July 2, 2019)

The Dietrich School seeks members for the Faculty Diversity Committee.

The Dietrich School Faculty Diversity Committee is filling vacancies for the 2019-2020 academic year. We invite all full-time voting faculty (lecturers, tenured and tenure-stream) in the school who might be interested in serving on the committee to submit their name to the Dean’s Office for consideration.

The committee term is for two years and it begins on September 1. Faculty with diverse identities and perspectives are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest to Alyson Sved at ars296@pitt.edu by July 31, 2019. Visit the Dietrich School Diversity Web page (https://as.pitt.edu/diversity) for more information about the Faculty Diversity Committee.

Nominating Committee Members (Posted June 20, 2019)

The Dietrich School seeks nominations for the Nominating Committee.

Responsibilities of the Nominating Committee members:

Two T/TS faculty members and one AS faculty member from each division will be elected to serve on the committee.

Faculty elected to the Nominating Committee select Dietrich School faculty nominees whose names will be placed on the spring ballot for members of the various councils and committees whose terms begin with academic year 2020-2021. The faculty member with the most votes from each Division also serves as a Dietrich School representative on the Senate Committee for Elections for a two-year term.

Anyone interested in serving on the committee should contact Alyson Sved at ars296@pitt.edu no later than August 31, 2019. The election will occur at the September 23, 2019 full faculty meeting.

Academic Integrity Officer and Assistant Dean (Posted May 6, 2019)

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences invites applications and nominations for an Academic Integrity Officer and Assistant Dean position in Undergraduate Studies. All full time tenured/tenure-stream faculty and lecturers in the Dietrich School are eligible.

Start date is no later than August 22, 2019. Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be directed to Associate Dean John Twyning at asundergrad@as.pitt.edu by June 7, 2019.

Dietrich School Council and Committee Positions (Posted December 12, 2018)

The Dietrich School nominating committee will be meeting in January to finalize the ballot for vacancies on all Dietrich School committees for the 2018-2019 academic year. The election will occur at the spring full faculty meeting (April 2018 – date TBD). At this time we are inviting all eligible voting faculty in the school who might be interested in serving on one of these committees to submit their name to the Dean’s Office for consideration. Please make sure to include which vacancies you are interested in. All requests should be sent to Lisa Lang (lisalang@pitt.edu) and should be received no later than January 4, 2019. We will verify eligibility and notify the Nominating Committee prior to their January meeting.

Click here to see the specific Dietrich School Committee Membership seats up for election in Spring 2019

Vacancies, terms, and Council/Committee descriptions are as follows:

Dietrich School Council
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Council oversees the Dietrich School Graduate Council and the Dietrich School Undergraduate Council, elects the Faculty Grants Committee and other committees whose work pertains to the full faculty, and acts for the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences in intervals between full faculty meetings. Meetings are held monthly between October and April.

Dietrich School Council consists of:
•           the Dean of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (who shall preside)
•           the Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment and Research Development;
•           the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs;
•           nine (9) elected T/TS Faculty members, with three (3) members from each division and no more than one member from any one department, who shall
NOT be departmental chairpersons;
•           three (3) elected AS Faculty members, with one member from each division;
•           one Department Chair representative from each of the Divisions;
•           two (2) Dietrich School undergraduate students appointed by the SGB;
•           two (2) graduate students appointed by the Dietrich School GSO.

3 vacancies for a 3-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)
1 vacancy for a 3-year term – AS only (Natural Science)

Dietrich School Undergraduate Council
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Council works with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in reviewing proposals for courses to fulfill General Education Requirements, new or revised instructional programs and majors; it also oversees the annual assessment of the General Education curriculum. The Dietrich School Undergraduate Council serves as the council of initial jurisdiction regarding grading regulations, policy decisions, and other undergraduate academic matters in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Nine elected tenure stream faculty, three elected appointment stream faculty, and five students appointed by the president of student government sit on this committee.

3 vacancies for a 3-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)
1 vacancy for a 3-year term – AS only (Natural Science)

Dietrich School Graduate Council
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council advises the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research on matters of concern for Dietrich School graduate students such as placement opportunities, health insurance, time-to-degree and graduate student support. Policy concerns include approval of curriculum and instructional programs, admissions, degree requirements and other academic matters. Every year the committee reviews TA training, supervision and evaluation in two departments. Six faculty members and five graduate students sit on this committee.

3 vacancies for a 2-year term – graduate faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

University Council on Graduate Study
2 vacancies for a 2-year term – graduate faculty only (1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

Honors College Advisory Board
Faculty members serving on this committee are elected by the faculty and serve a two-year term. After the election, the Dean of the Honors College, who chairs this Board, will contact members about scheduling of the first meeting.

3 vacancies for a 2-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

Academic Integrity Review Board
Faculty members serving on this committee are elected by the faculty and serve a two-year term. One faculty member is chosen by the Board to serve as Chair. Students are appointed by Student Government Board. For cases involving graduate students, the Academic Integrity Board consists of a non-voting president and five voting members. The president is elected by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council at the beginning of each academic year. The five board members (three faculty and two students) are chosen by the president in consultation with the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research for each case as it arises from the current members and the members of the previous two years of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council.

2 vacancies for a 2-year term – can be T/TS or AS (Members)
2 vacancies for 2-year terms (Alternates) – can be T/TS or AS

Dietrich School Planning & Budget Committee
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Planning and Budgeting Committee advises the Dean regarding budgetary matters and planning in the framework of the University's Planning and Budgeting System.

The committee is comprised of the Dean of the Dietrich School; the Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment and Research Development; the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs; the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, and 12 other members who serve staggered 3-year terms and are chosen as follows: 3 Faculty members elected by the Dietrich School Council; 3 T/TS Faculty members elected by division; 3 AS Faculty members elected by division; 3 Staff members elected by division; 3 Graduate student members appointed by Dietrich School GSO.

Meetings are held monthly between November and March.

1 vacancy for a 3-year term – T/TS only (Social Science)
2 vacancies for a 3-year term – AS (1 Social Sciences, 1 Natural Science)

Dietrich School Council and Committee Positions (Posted November 21, 2017)

All requests should be sent to Erin Golen, erin.golen@pitt.edu and should be received no later than December 20, 2017. We will verify eligibility and notify the Nominating Committee prior to their January meeting.

Vacancies, terms, and Council/Committee descriptions are as follows:

Dietrich School Council consists of:
•           the Dean of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (who shall preside)
•           the Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment and Research Development;
•           the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs;
•           nine (9) elected T/TS Faculty members, with three (3) members from each division and no more than one member from any one department, who shall
NOT be departmental chairpersons;
•           three (3) elected AS Faculty members, with one member from each division;
•           one Department Chair representative from each of the Divisions;
•           two (2) Dietrich School undergraduate students appointed by the SGB;
•           two (2) graduate students appointed by the Dietrich School GSO.

3 vacancies for a 3-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)
1 vacancy for a 3-year term – AS only (Humanities)

Dietrich School Graduate Council
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council advises the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research on matters of concern for Dietrich School graduate students such as placement opportunities, health insurance, time-to-degree and graduate student support. Policy concerns include approval of curriculum and instructional programs, admissions, degree requirements and other academic matters. Every year the committee reviews TA training, supervision and evaluation in two departments. Six faculty members and five graduate students sit on this committee.

3 vacancies for a 2-year term – graduate faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

University Council on Graduate Study
1 vacancy for a 2-year term – graduate faculty only (Humanities)

Honors College Advisory Board
Faculty members serving on this committee are elected by the faculty and serve a two-year term. After the election, the Dean of the Honors College, who chairs this Board, will contact members about scheduling of the first meeting.

3 vacancies for a 2-year term – T/TS faculty only (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)

Academic Integrity Review Board
Faculty members serving on this committee are elected by the faculty and serve a two-year term. One faculty member is chosen by the Board to serve as Chair. Students are appointed by Student Government Board. For cases involving graduate students, the Academic Integrity Board consists of a non-voting president and five voting members. The president is elected by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council at the beginning of each academic year. The five board members (three faculty and two students) are chosen by the president in consultation with the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research for each case as it arises from the current members and the members of the previous two years of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Council.

2 vacancies for a 2-year term – can be T/TS or AS (1 Humanities, 1 Natural Science)
2 vacancies for 2-year terms (Alternates) – can be T/TS or AS

The committee is comprised of the Dean of the Dietrich School; the Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment and Research Development; the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs; the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, and 12 other members who serve staggered 3-year terms and are chosen as follows: 3 Faculty members elected by the Dietrich School Council; 3 T/TS Faculty members elected by division; 3 AS Faculty members elected by division; 3 Staff members elected by division; 3 Graduate student members appointed by Dietrich School GSO.

Meetings are held monthly between November and March.

1 vacancy for a 3-year term – T/TS only (Natural Science)
1 vacancy for a 3-year term – AS (Social Sciences)

Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Studies (FILLED)

Laurel Roberts, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences, has accepted the position of Interim Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Studies. Roberts currently teaches Foundations of Biology 1 and 2 (BioSc 150 & 160), Ecology (BioSc 0370), Human Physiology (BioSc/NeuroSci 1250) and Physiology Lab (BioSc 1255). Her summer term appointment is with the School of Medicine, where she teaches a noncredit pre-med enrichment course, MedBio, as part of the Summer Pre-Med Academic Enrichment Program (SPAEP) Level 1. Roberts also supervises students in BioSc 1690-Experience in Undergraduate Teaching, BioSc 1901-Independent Study and BioSc 1903-Undergraduate Research. She was a member of the University’s Pre-Professional Health Careers Committee from 2009-14. Currently, she is on the Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence (ACIE) and the Advisory Committee on Admission of Student Athletes (ACASA).

She is an academic advisor for the Premed Organization for Minority Students (POMS), Panthers Educating and Advocating for Children in Homeless Situations (PEACHS), and the Panther Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (PKDSAP).

Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Studies (FILLED)

Cynthia Lausberg, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, has accepted the position of Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Studies. She's served as a standing member of the Psychology Department's Undergraduate Education Committee and served as director of undergraduate advising for the department. In her role as undergraduate advising director, she designed and implemented a collaborative, highly individualized approach to advising that included a careful review of academic progress toward degree completion; ensuring students' understanding of remaining degree requirements; assisting students in course selection; encouraging and facilitating students' participation in experiential learning opportunities; and, exploring post-baccalaureate career or graduate school aspirations, goals, and planning.

An alumna of the Dietrich School, Cynthia received her PhD in counseling psychology from the Department of Psychology in 2000 and became a faculty member in the department in 2003. Among the courses she teaches are Personality Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, the Psychology of Death and Dying, and Global Mental Health Perspectives. She is a member of the American Psycological Association and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association.

Associate Deans, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (FILLED)

Professor Kay Brummond will serve as the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professor Adam Leibovich, currently chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, will become the Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment and Research Development.

Assistant Dean, College of General Studies (FILLED)

Dietrich School professor Gretchen Holtzapple Bender, assistant chair and director of undergraduate studies for the Department of History of Art and Architecture, has accepted the position of Assistant Dean, College of General Studies. Gretchen has enjoyed teaching at the University of Pittsburgh since 2002, offering a wide range of courses including the introductory History of World Art that she designed, several courses in modern art and architecture, and research and writing seminars on feminism and art history, Romantic landscape, Berlin Architecture, and ‘Making Space: Agency, Identity and Representing Representation’. She has played a central role in the revision of the core curriculum in the undergraduate HAA program and established a developmental advising process for the department. New initiatives that she has implemented or overseen include HAAARCH!!!!, the annual departmental showcase that features undergraduate achievement, the Museum Studies minor and the Milton Fine Fellowships in Museum Professions, and the revision of the Preservation minor. Completing her dissertation at Bryn Mawr College under the guidance of Christiane Hertel, Bender’s research focuses on the landscape practice of Caspar David Friedrich in the context of a broader and emerging European visual culture. Specifically, she is interested in the gendering of place and embodied spectatorship in early 19th-century European culture.

Gretchen has been recognized by the Dietrich School and the University of Pittsburgh for her outstanding teaching and advising, and the awards she has received include the 2015 Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award, the 2013 AMPCO Pittsburgh Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising, and the 2008 Tina and David Bellet Teaching Excellence Award.

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