Others Involved in the Search Process

Others Involved in the Search Process

To ensure the search and evaluation process is an inclusive and positive experience, all persons who are likely to encounter the candidate should receive proper orientation to the position and receive appropriate search training, including the following:

  • Staff members.
  • Students and postdoctoral researchers.
  • Faculty, both within and outside the unit.
  • Administrators (chairs, center or institute directors, deans, vice chancellors); and/or
  • Outside collaborating units.
Best practices are for all involved in search process to receive the following training (see Appendix II):
  • In-depth understanding of the position description, position announcement, and position qualifications.
  • Appropriate Search Process Training that includes Hiring Policies and Procedures.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity training;
  • Implicit bias awareness training.