Advice for Inclusive and Equitable Faculty Hiring
Remember the four key components of the faculty search process: pre-search activities, active searches, candidate interviews, and follow-up.
Leverage available resources at your institution related to the faculty search and hiring processes (best practices, trainings, rubrics, etc.).
Consult with Offices of Institutional Diversity and Equity, Faculty Advancement, etc.
Ensure that job postings explicitly state that your institution values diversity.
Ask the search committee chair to talk to other committee members about the importance of a diverse pool/team.
Recruit continuously even when you do not have an active search.
Look systemically at your units’ programs, processes, and history to identify areas for improvement.
Form a diverse pool by expanding posting locations, including minority-focused professional networks and publications, and using social media.
Use standard procedures throughout the search process (e.g. standard questions, standard evaluation criteria).
Make sure selected candidates have access to the tools and resources necessary to succeed at your institution.