Affirmative Action and Diversity FAQs

Applicants

How do I apply for a Faculty or Research Associate opening at the University of Pittsburgh?

Click on the following links for a listing of all open positions: Faculty Positions, Research Associate Positions.  From the list of openings, click on the position title to view the position details including a brief job description and instructions on how to apply. Application instructions are specific to each position, and may or may not include a deadline.

How can I determine if a job that I applied for on the University's Faculty website has been filled?

Faculty and Research Associate positions remain on the Faculty website until the Office of Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion has been notified that a job offer has been extended and accepted.

Can my C.V. be posted on the University's Faculty Website?

No. The position details will specify the departmental contact to which your CV and references may be sent.

Hiring Departments

What is the process for recruiting for Faculty positions?

Please review Procedure 02-02-15, Recruitment: Faculty and Academic/Executive Administrative Positions for the complete description of all tasks and responsibilities.

How do I post Faculty and Research Associate positions on the University's Faculty website?

After a department receives approval from senior management to initiate a search for an open position, a Pre-Audit Search Form and a recommended job posting/advertisement must be submitted to the Office of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion (OAADI) for review and approval in order to advertise on the University's Faculty website.

How often are Faculty openings updated on the University's Faculty website?

Faculty positions are posted and updated daily.

Which form is completed once a department makes a Faculty hiring decision?

The department must complete the Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion Summary for Proposed Faculty or Academic Appointment Form, which captures information on the selected candidate and the finalists for the position.

Do all candidates that apply for Faculty positions receive an Equal Employment Opportunity Information Request Form?

Departments must send an Equal Employment Opportunity Information Request Form and OAADI addressed return envelope to all applicants that meet the minimum position requirements. The University of Pittsburgh issues this request in compliance with Federal law, however the submission of this form by the applicant is voluntary.

Where do I get the Pre-Audit Search Forms, Summary for Proposed Faculty or Academic Appointment Forms, EEO Request Forms and return envelopes?

In addition to the links above, departments may request forms and envelopes by calling 412-648-7860 or emailing OAADI at mfr9@pitt.edu.