Hiring Principles

Maintain confidentiality: Keep search advisory committee deliberations, applicant information, and applicant identities confidential. When a committee member reveals selective details of the search advisory committee’s thinking and discussion as they work towards that outcome, s/he Fall Colorsmay misrepresent the committee or damage the reputations of committee members and applicants. An applicant can be irrevocably damaged by premature announcement of her/his candidacy for the position you intend to fill. Maintaining strict confidentiality in every search is a “must” for the hiring units, the candidates, the appointees, and the University’s reputation.

Use best practices in search and selection: The guidelines outlined in this manual comply with relevant laws, rules, regulations, and contractual obligations, which align with the University’s mission and vision as a diverse public land grant institution.

Recognize and avoid or counteract bias: Present-day research demonstrates that unconscious and unintentional biases, even on the part of open-minded, well-intentioned decision-makers, unfairly disadvantages qualified applicants. When we accept that we have unconscious biases, and commit to addressing them through self-awareness, committee discussions, and structural enhancements to the process, we reduce the chances that someone will be harmed by bias in the search process.

Introduction to the Search Process

Search Process

Roles in Search Process

After the Search

Recruitment Resources

Appendices

Office of the Provost


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Hiring & Recruitment Toolkit

For the specific details regarding the actual hiring procedure, please visit the Regular Faculty toolkit.

Faculty Hiring Policies


When hiring new faculty, all involved personnel, including administrators and search advisory committee members, must comply with University policies and procedures, as well as college specific guidelines.

Retention of Records


Retain all applications and records of employment decisions within the employing unit for a period of three (3) years from the date of the decision.