Appointments at the ranks of Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, and Research Professor are subject to Affirmative Action procedures. All such appointments must be submitted to the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development by submitting the Request to Negotiate packet to Sara Abbott via email at sea127@pitt.edu. All reappointments must be submitted to the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development via Perceptive Content and assigned to Sara Abbott "Abbott".
For new appointments:
- A search must be completed through Talent Center
- *Note that if a candidate has previously held a Research Associate position at the University, the action is still considered a new appointment, and not a promotion.
- Request to Negotiate and Recruitment documents (FREEO form, Search Committee Checklist, etc.),
- Chair's cover letter,
- current CV,
- letters of recommendation, and
- draft offer letter
For reappointment:
- Chair's cover letter,
- current CV,
- draft offer letter
Updated August 29, 2024