Description
Book SynopsisThe essential guidebook for effective faculty hiring committees Best Practices for Faculty Search Committees presents a clear, direct action plan for faculty and administration involved in hiring. Written by a veteran university administrator, this book lays out a step-by-step process for selecting the right candidate for the job. Practical guidance on application review, interviewing, and evaluation walks you through established and effective methods, while case studies and examples from a variety of institutions provide insight into real-world implementation. Whether you''re serving on a faculty search committee for the first time, or simply seeking a more efficient route to the best candidate, this book provides invaluable guidance that can streamline the search and selection process.
Tenure-track and long-term opportunities don''t come about every day, so it''s essential for hiring committees to make the correct choice. While the search process may be codified t
Table of Contents
The Author viii
Introduction ix
1 Achieving Diversity Goals 1
2 Advertising the Position 23
3 Reviewing the Applications 45
4 Scheduling the Interviews 71
5 Conducting the Interviews 91
Appendix A: Candidate Evaluation Form 114
Appendix B: Suggested Interview Questions 119
References and Resources 123
Index 127
