University of Massachusetts AmherstFaculty Search Activities Guide
Consult the School or College’s Approved Hiring Plan_________________________________________________All tenure-track searches must be approved by the Provost’s office even if the position is internally funded.
Appoint the Search Committee_________________________________________The Dean or designee will appoint and charge the search committee.
Develop aPosition Advertisement______________________________________An inclusive position advertisement includes the mandatory AA/EEO statement
Develop anApplicant Evaluation Plan______________________________________Includes how candidates’ qualifications will be evaluated.
Obtain Approval of Search Plan_____________________________________Submit Search Plan into APWS for approval.
Facilities
Provost
HR
Post the Position in Page Up
Determine Candidates who meet Minimum Qualifications______________________________________Review applicant pool and disposition candidates.Does the position have an AA goal?
Consultwith HR____________________The adequacy of the applicant pool must be evaluated prior to interviews.
YES
ConductPreliminaryInterviews
NO
Reduce Interview Pool to Short List____________________The search committee will reduce the minimally qualified pool to a short list for campus interviews.
Tenure-Track Search & Hiring Overview
Obtain Approval of the Short List_____________________________________Submit Short List intoAPWS for approval prior to inviting candidates to campus.
Department Chair
Dean
Provost
HR
Facilities
ScheduleCampus Interviews_____________________________________Consult with your College Diversity Officer to ensure the best approach for interviews.All candidates must meet with the Facilities Group if infrastructure needs have been identified at the requisition phase.
Develop a Recommendation for Finalists_________________________________Meet with the department faculty to present the committee’s assessment of the candidates. Voting rights of the faculty are determined by the departmental bylaws.
Obtain Approval for Finalists_____________________________________Submit the search committee memo and/or ranking in APWS for approval.
Department Chair
Dean
Provost
Make an Offer_________________________________Once approved, the Dean or designee may extend the offer to the first candidate.
Obtain Approval of the OfferLetter_________________________________Gain approval from Academic Personnel of the offer letter prior to sending it to the successful candidate.
Close the Search______________________Ensure each unsuccessful candidate is appropriately dispositioned in Page Up.Submit the appropriate documentation.
Tenure-Track Search & Hiring Overview
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