The Frederick Honors College (FHC) Electus Faculty Fellows program is a three-year fellowship allowing faculty from across the University to develop unique and signature Honors courses; mentor Frederick Honors College students; and participate in the rich intellectual community of the Frederick Honors College.
Electus Faculty Fellows commit to serving a three-year term in which a portion of their teaching and service responsibilities are reassigned to the Frederick Honors College.
Electus Faculty Fellows receive $2,000 of professional development funding per year, as well as a budget of up to $2,000 to spend on enrichment programming dedicated to undergraduate students.
- Electus Faculty Fellow Requirements
Teaching in the Frederick Honors College
- Teach at least one honors course each year.Service to the Frederick Honors College
- Review student applications for FHC fellowships.
- Participate in national scholarship selection processes, including serving on mock interview panels.
- Assist with recruitment events for prospective students, including individual meetings with prospective students and their families.
- Serve on FHC committees, such as curriculum and budget committees.Engagement with Frederick Honors College community
- Hold regular drop-in hours to meet with students in the FHC engagement spaces in the Cathedral of Learning and in honors housing on campus.
- Participate in welcome week activities at the beginning of the academic year and in winter and spring commencement ceremonies at the conclusion of the fall and spring terms.
- Develop academic enrichment, experiential learning, and/or community building programming for FHC students based on your personal interests.- Eligibility
All full-time faculty who have the approval of their department chairs and deans, and who have outstanding records of teaching, research, and service are eligible to apply for this program.
- Application Process
Applications are not currently being accepted.
- Application Review and Timeline
Applications are not currently being accepted.
- Questions
Contact David Hornyak, Assistant Dean of the Frederick Honors College, at hornyak@pitt.edu.