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1. Faculty Recruitment Workshop Rosamaria Gomez-Amaro
Director
Diversity & Equity Programs
rgomezamaro@fullerton.edu
Ext. 7404 DEP 1
2. Agenda Introduction
Goal
Employment Laws & Regulations
CSU Policies and Procedures
CSUF Policy Statements & Procedures
Roles & Responsibilities of Dean, Department Chair, Committee Chair & Committee Members
On-line Recruitment Resources and Required Forms
Recruitment Process
Q&A Period
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3. Goal Goal for recruitments is to appoint a high quality, diverse faculty utilizing an effective non-discriminatory recruitment process.
Each person has a specific role that contributes to meeting these goals. DEP 3
4. Employment Laws & Regulations
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended
California Fair Employment & Housing Act FEHA
Age Discrimination in Employment Act ADEA
Americans With Disabilities Act ADA
Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act VEVRA
EEOC Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures DEP 4 Non discrimination:
The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual preference, marital status, pregnancy, age or disability in the educational programs or activities it conducts. Such programs and activities include but are not limited to admission of students, employment and intercollegiate athletics.
Discrimination is prohibited by:
Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended – wide scope of protections
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (gender equity), and
Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 = disability
ADEA = age over 40 protections
VEVRA = veterans/disabled vets – Act expanded to include other/new campaign badge vets
EEOC interpretation of employment regulations – practices, testing methods, testing validation, recruitment, accommodations, etc
Uniform Guidelines = Selection based on Job-related criteria
Job-related = essential for successful performance
Process is nondiscriminatory & fair
Fair = Consistency in the application of procedures
Procedures = if you have written employment procedures, follow themNon discrimination:
The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual preference, marital status, pregnancy, age or disability in the educational programs or activities it conducts. Such programs and activities include but are not limited to admission of students, employment and intercollegiate athletics.
Discrimination is prohibited by:
Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended – wide scope of protections
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (gender equity), and
Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 = disability
ADEA = age over 40 protections
VEVRA = veterans/disabled vets – Act expanded to include other/new campaign badge vets
EEOC interpretation of employment regulations – practices, testing methods, testing validation, recruitment, accommodations, etc
Uniform Guidelines = Selection based on Job-related criteria
Job-related = essential for successful performance
Process is nondiscriminatory & fair
Fair = Consistency in the application of procedures
Procedures = if you have written employment procedures, follow them
5. CSU Policies Related to Employment
CSU Executive Orders
HR Policies
Proposition 209 DEP 5 CO expectations
Due diligence in carrying out the employment process (screening, reference checking, bias-free interview experience, careful consideration of internal candidates) to avoid “negligent hiring” .
Risk Management – University is liable for the actions of their employees; individual is liable for their own actions; University representation if employee was acting within the scope of their responsibility and with due diligence; University may not provide legal representation is employees acts outside the scope. California law now attaches liability to non-supervisory employees who influence or make recommendations which result in tangible employment actions. Search committee and department personnel committees are agents of the University in these processes and influence faculty hiring, retention, tenure and promotions actions which also result in compensation actions.
Prop 209/ Amendment to California Constitution = Inclusive recruitment strategies & no preferences based on race, ethnicity or gender in State employment and programs
Federal affirmative action regulations require the nondiscriminatory selection processes and active outreach to protected groups. CO expectations
Due diligence in carrying out the employment process (screening, reference checking, bias-free interview experience, careful consideration of internal candidates) to avoid “negligent hiring” .
Risk Management – University is liable for the actions of their employees; individual is liable for their own actions; University representation if employee was acting within the scope of their responsibility and with due diligence; University may not provide legal representation is employees acts outside the scope. California law now attaches liability to non-supervisory employees who influence or make recommendations which result in tangible employment actions. Search committee and department personnel committees are agents of the University in these processes and influence faculty hiring, retention, tenure and promotions actions which also result in compensation actions.
Prop 209/ Amendment to California Constitution = Inclusive recruitment strategies & no preferences based on race, ethnicity or gender in State employment and programs
Federal affirmative action regulations require the nondiscriminatory selection processes and active outreach to protected groups.
6. CSUF Policies and Procedures
UPS 210.001 Recruitment of Full-time Faculty
UPS 210.100 Affirmative Action
UPS 210.500 Procedures for Search Committees
Unit 3 Article 12 Appointment, Section 12.7 & 12.22
Full-time Faculty Recruitment Documentation Procedures
http://diversity.fullerton.edu/Recruitment/Default.aspx
DEP 6 12.22 Departments elect peer review panel of tenured faculty to review and recommend – President’s discretion to include probationary faculty upon the request of department.
12.31 Posting and approval of announcements12.22 Departments elect peer review panel of tenured faculty to review and recommend – President’s discretion to include probationary faculty upon the request of department.
12.31 Posting and approval of announcements
7. Role & Responsibilities: Dean
Being knowledgeable about collective bargaining agreements, campus recruitment procedures & forms, diversity strategies, and fair employment practices.
Assuring that position announcements, interview questions and reference call questions are job-related and avoid illegal areas (race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, gender, age, disability, veterans or marital status, sexual orientation, etc).
Insisting that Departmental Recruitment Committees follow good practices in their reference calls.
DEP 7 Not as easy as it may appear
Dean assumes the role of the “affirmative action/equal opportunity officer” while the search progresses
Dean audits the process using the documentation forms which the support staff complete with the information the Committee provides. Not as easy as it may appear
Dean assumes the role of the “affirmative action/equal opportunity officer” while the search progresses
Dean audits the process using the documentation forms which the support staff complete with the information the Committee provides.
8. Role & Responsibilities: Dean (con’t) Implementing a standard/uniform approach for the on-campus visit and interviews.
Paying careful attention to fairness (salary equity) and market competitiveness in compensation practices/trends within the College.
Discussing committee recommendations with VP (interviews & appointment)
Facilitating prompt interaction with the top candidate in making the verbal offer and extending the formal offers after consultation with VPAA.
Understanding the ramifications of “problem” searches.
DEP 8 [1] A search becomes a problem for a variety of reasons. Whether the problem is caused by slowness in the review of applications, differences of opinion between the faculty in the evaluation of candidates, a breach of confidentiality or allegations of misapplication of criteria, all have serious consequences. These problems result in lost opportunities for the University to hire from a competitive pool of highly qualified candidates, unrecoverable costs in faculty time and money, and protracted involvement in external compliance agency complaints and/or future litigation [1] A search becomes a problem for a variety of reasons. Whether the problem is caused by slowness in the review of applications, differences of opinion between the faculty in the evaluation of candidates, a breach of confidentiality or allegations of misapplication of criteria, all have serious consequences. These problems result in lost opportunities for the University to hire from a competitive pool of highly qualified candidates, unrecoverable costs in faculty time and money, and protracted involvement in external compliance agency complaints and/or future litigation
9. Role & Responsibilities: Chair Campus recruitment procedures and collective bargaining agreement are followed.
Fair employment practices are evident to all (applicants, department faculty, Dean, VP).
Adherence to campus timelines to ensure timely offers/acceptances.
All available recruitment resources are considered and used.
Early completion of position announcements and placement of advertisement.
DEP 9 Quasi “recruitment manager” keeps the process moving in concert with the Committee Chair
Assures fairness
Timelines Quasi “recruitment manager” keeps the process moving in concert with the Committee Chair
Assures fairness
Timelines
10. Role & Responsibilities: Chair All applicants receive Applicant Data Flow form link and timely communication pertaining to the receipt of their materials and/or missing information.
Campus interviews are conducted from early December through February, if not sooner.
After consultation with the Dean, may discuss possible appointment and within a reasonable amount of time after campus interviews conclude.
Candidates are given a specific date to respond.
DEP 10 Quasi “recruitment manager” keeps the process moving in concert with the Committee Chair
Assures fairness
Timelines Quasi “recruitment manager” keeps the process moving in concert with the Committee Chair
Assures fairness
Timelines
11. Role & Responsibilities: Search Committee
Understand their formal role and legal obligations in the employment process as “agents” of the University.
Have an understanding of the process and screening procedures
Are consistent in the application of criteria throughout the screening and recommendation process.
Maintain strict confidentiality of information received, reviewed and discussed.
DEP 11 You have the most important role and satisfying role – you screen, interview, evaluate and recommend who will be your next colleague
Legal implications with hiring – legal claims through agency complaints, internal complaints, lawsuits, grievances, etc
Litigation may bring committee back into the process up to two years after a search was completed.
Good documentation is essential for recreating the logic of inclusion or exclusion of applicants
Consistency in the implementation of campus procedures is a primary defense in employment cases.
Confidentiality – Recruitment is an official personnel process leading to a final employment action. All materials are held in strict confidence – only selected application materials are distributed to others not on the committee.
Privacy issues as well as “personnel” concerns
Department personnel procedures are not uniform. Some have recruitment committees others do not. Some department have “committee of the whole” for the interviews and final discussions.
Whatever the arrangements are for your department, follow your procedures, be consistent and fair.
CONFIDENTIALITY: Evaluative comments about specific applicants is limited to official committee meetings.
Only tenured faculty may vote to recommend the appointment of a tenure-track faculty.
The recommendation is advisory to the Department Chair, the Dean and the Vice President. You have the most important role and satisfying role – you screen, interview, evaluate and recommend who will be your next colleague
Legal implications with hiring – legal claims through agency complaints, internal complaints, lawsuits, grievances, etc
Litigation may bring committee back into the process up to two years after a search was completed.
Good documentation is essential for recreating the logic of inclusion or exclusion of applicants
Consistency in the implementation of campus procedures is a primary defense in employment cases.
Confidentiality – Recruitment is an official personnel process leading to a final employment action. All materials are held in strict confidence – only selected application materials are distributed to others not on the committee.
Privacy issues as well as “personnel” concerns
Department personnel procedures are not uniform. Some have recruitment committees others do not. Some department have “committee of the whole” for the interviews and final discussions.
Whatever the arrangements are for your department, follow your procedures, be consistent and fair.
CONFIDENTIALITY: Evaluative comments about specific applicants is limited to official committee meetings.
Only tenured faculty may vote to recommend the appointment of a tenure-track faculty.
The recommendation is advisory to the Department Chair, the Dean and the Vice President.
12. Problem Searches A search becomes a problem for a variety of reasons. Whether the problem is caused by slowness in the review of applications, differences of opinion between the faculty in the evaluation of candidates, a breach of confidentiality or allegations of misapplication of criteria, all these issues may have serious consequences.
These problems result in lost opportunities for the University to hire from a competitive pool of highly qualified candidates, unrecoverable costs in faculty time and money, and protracted involvement in external compliance agency complaints and/or future litigation. DEP 12
13. Recruitment WebsiteDocumentation Procedures and Forms in Adobe pdf and Wordhttp://diversity.fullerton.edu/Recruitment/FacultyRecruitmentForms.aspx Recruitment Plan
Group Matrix and/or Search Statement
Interview Summary
Process Summary
Appointment File DEP 13 http://www.fullerton.edu/diversity/recruitment.asphttp://www.fullerton.edu/diversity/recruitment.asp
14. Recruitment Processhttp://www.fullerton.edu/diversity/recruitment.asp Recruitment Plan/Outreach (Department/Search Committee Chair/Faculty/Support Staff)
Position Description
Screening Levels & Departmental Forms (Committee)
Preparations for Interview Day (Committee)
Final Recommendations/Verbal Offers
Appointment File & Contracts
DEP 14 Recruitment Website
HANDOUT –
2010 UPDATED CHECKLIST – IN PACKET
Develop forms & questions now before the applications start coming in in large numbers.Recruitment Website
HANDOUT –
2010 UPDATED CHECKLIST – IN PACKET
Develop forms & questions now before the applications start coming in in large numbers.
15. Recruitment Plan Advertising
Institutional Outreach
Professional & Discipline-Specific Organizations
Networking
DEP 15 Provides structure to recruitment efforts (identify sources and establish timeline for advertising which impacts deadlines for application review, on-campus interviews and final selection)
Enables widespread dissemination of vacancy
Effective use of resources (money, time and individual effort)
Outreach to colleagues and institutions of interest with high caliber programs
FORM IS SUBMITTED AT BEGINNING OF PROCESS PREFERABLY WITH DRAFT ANNOUNCEMENT Provides structure to recruitment efforts (identify sources and establish timeline for advertising which impacts deadlines for application review, on-campus interviews and final selection)
Enables widespread dissemination of vacancy
Effective use of resources (money, time and individual effort)
Outreach to colleagues and institutions of interest with high caliber programs
FORM IS SUBMITTED AT BEGINNING OF PROCESS PREFERABLY WITH DRAFT ANNOUNCEMENT
16. Campus Recruitment Resources Directory of Minority and Women Doctorates
CSU Forgivable Loan Directory
CSU Careers web site & diversity publications
Outreach Brochures
CD’s http://x3.ttv.fullerton.edu/others/New_Employee_Orientation_S.mov
DEP 16 Directory available later this month. Recent and upcoming ph.d’s listed by discipline. Good information.
The CD’s in Diversity Office. Link to web site is on Faculty Opportunities web page and is video-streamed http://x3.ttv.fullerton.edu/others/New_Employee_Orientation_S.mov
Brochures in DEP. Directory available later this month. Recent and upcoming ph.d’s listed by discipline. Good information.
The CD’s in Diversity Office. Link to web site is on Faculty Opportunities web page and is video-streamed http://x3.ttv.fullerton.edu/others/New_Employee_Orientation_S.mov
Brochures in DEP.
17. Applicant Files & Correspondence Support Staff set up individual hard copy or electronic files
Applicant files contain a checklist of required application materials, materials sent by applicants and their references, and any communication sent to applicants about his/her status.
Date stamp materials received.
Communicate with applicants about receipt of materials, provide link to Applicant Data Flow Form, any missing information, and CSUF requirements for those hired – must bring proof of right to work, degree completion date verification from institution or actual degree, etc.
Maintain files in secure location – file cabinet with lock and limited access to search committee OR a secured document sharing site.
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18. Applicant Data Flow Form Mandated by federal government/used for compliance purposes and to assess effectiveness of recruitment advertising strategies.
We must send all applicants the form.
Our form is accessed via Internet.
Web-based form therefore we send applicants the link to url.
Completion is voluntary.
Data goes directly to Diversity & Equity not the Department DEP 18 Confidential personal information
Restricted information - not to be disclosed to search committees
Pool information is kept on file in summary format (numbers, percentages, group information not individual names)
Data is used to complete PAGE 2 of the Process Summary. Diversity & Equity complete this page when interviews are completed. Process Summary is the form which notifies/verifies to FAR that Department has complied with Search Procedures Confidential personal information
Restricted information - not to be disclosed to search committees
Pool information is kept on file in summary format (numbers, percentages, group information not individual names)
Data is used to complete PAGE 2 of the Process Summary. Diversity & Equity complete this page when interviews are completed. Process Summary is the form which notifies/verifies to FAR that Department has complied with Search Procedures
19. Position Description Elementshttp://diversity.fullerton.edu/ Position
Qualifications
Rank & Salary
Job Control Number
Appointment Date
Application Deadline
Application Procedure
Department/University DEP 19 url
http://diversity.fullerton.edu/
For posting announcements
Web format – Benefits information added by Diversity & Equity Programs
POSITION SECTION contains:
Duties
Teaching Specializations,
Range of courses to be taught
Level of courses (undergraduate vs. graduate, lower/upper division, department majors vs. general ed, etc
Curriculum development
Advisement
RTP expectations: teaching, scholarly activity like publication, peer-reviewed, grant writing and acquisition of external funding, Department & University service
url
http://diversity.fullerton.edu/
For posting announcements
Web format – Benefits information added by Diversity & Equity Programs
POSITION SECTION contains:
Duties
Teaching Specializations,
Range of courses to be taught
Level of courses (undergraduate vs. graduate, lower/upper division, department majors vs. general ed, etc
Curriculum development
Advisement
RTP expectations: teaching, scholarly activity like publication, peer-reviewed, grant writing and acquisition of external funding, Department & University service
20. Position The core functions of the position/what the incumbent will be expected to do. (Sample Announcement) The successful candidate will teach core course in cellular basis of life and upper-division course in general microbiology and other microbiology-associated courses.
The opportunity to develop upper-division/Master’s level elective course(s) in the candidate’s area of expertise is available.
Faculty are expected to establish an active, extramurally-funded research program supporting undergraduate and Master’s student research in microbiology that will lead to peer-reviewed scientific publications.
The incumbent will join the faculty of the Center for Applied Biotechnology Studies and participate in one of the department’s concentrations (Biodiversity-Ecology-Conservation, Cell & Developmental Biology, Marine Biology, and Molecular Biology & Biotechnology). DEP 20 Each faculty must have a position description.
PD represents the core functions of faculty
Provides a fuller description of assignment and expectations for evaluation.
Position = Duties, areas of responsibilities, regular activities & tasks
TEACHING: LEVEL OF COURSES, AREAS OF ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
RTP expectations for SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY, UNIVERSITY SERVICE, OUTCOMES
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF POSITION
Each faculty must have a position description.
PD represents the core functions of faculty
Provides a fuller description of assignment and expectations for evaluation.
Position = Duties, areas of responsibilities, regular activities & tasks
TEACHING: LEVEL OF COURSES, AREAS OF ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
RTP expectations for SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY, UNIVERSITY SERVICE, OUTCOMES
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF POSITION
21. Qualifications The competencies (knowledge, experience, skill sets, abilities) and level of education (degrees, certifications, licenses, etc) that are essential for successful performance.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral research experience with a strong background in studying microbiology.
Evidence of successful teaching experience and commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and Master’s levels.
Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community is essential.
Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated a strong commitment to innovative teaching at the university level especially using active-learning and inquiry-based pedagogy.
Ability to contribute from the prokaryotic perspective to our core course in cellular basis of life and to teach upper-division course in general microbiology and other microbiology-associated courses is required. DEP 21 Qualifications provide the criteria for screening
Terminology for screening
Required, Must have = essential for successful performance
Preferred = extra consideration and entitlement; signals that the candidate with this skill/knowledge/ability or expertise will receive the equivalent of “extra points”.
Desired = areas of interest for the department but not essential for successful performance. The department not required to confer additional consideration.
Screening Criteria has specific YES/NO elements (degree, post-doc experience and academic preparation) so paper screening can eliminate some applicants.
Additional screening from letter of application is facilitated since applicant or letters of recommendation should address the “will haves” and “are required”
Qualifications provide the criteria for screening
Terminology for screening
Required, Must have = essential for successful performance
Preferred = extra consideration and entitlement; signals that the candidate with this skill/knowledge/ability or expertise will receive the equivalent of “extra points”.
Desired = areas of interest for the department but not essential for successful performance. The department not required to confer additional consideration.
Screening Criteria has specific YES/NO elements (degree, post-doc experience and academic preparation) so paper screening can eliminate some applicants.
Additional screening from letter of application is facilitated since applicant or letters of recommendation should address the “will haves” and “are required”
22. Applicant Screening Level 1
Paper Screening for Basic Criteria and Minimum Qualifications
Applicants
Level II
Comparative Process, Reference Calling & Preliminary Phone Interviews
Candidates & Serious Candidates
Level III
On-Campus Interviews
Finalist Group DEP 22 Level I: Use individual applicant screening form with Yes/No/Maybe/No Information and a comment section for basic criteria
Level II: Breadth/Depth and comparison between candidates. Requires discussion among committee members and “grouping” of candidates based on job-related criteria
those who have it all and exhibit the breadth and depth = Serious Candidates/Definitely Pursue further
those who have it all but lack the scope of experience or are not communicating it in their cv/written statements or letters are inadequate = Candidates/Do Not Pursue Further & Reject
Level III Finalist Group
Evaluate their overall performance (interviews with the committee, department, subject matter expertise, teaching demonstration, interaction with peers and students) individually and comparatively.
Level I: Use individual applicant screening form with Yes/No/Maybe/No Information and a comment section for basic criteria
Level II: Breadth/Depth and comparison between candidates. Requires discussion among committee members and “grouping” of candidates based on job-related criteria
those who have it all and exhibit the breadth and depth = Serious Candidates/Definitely Pursue further
those who have it all but lack the scope of experience or are not communicating it in their cv/written statements or letters are inadequate = Candidates/Do Not Pursue Further & Reject
Level III Finalist Group
Evaluate their overall performance (interviews with the committee, department, subject matter expertise, teaching demonstration, interaction with peers and students) individually and comparatively.
23. Careful Consideration Article 12.7 of collective bargaining agreement and other campus policies, procedures and guidance on this matter.
Timing of review
Department Chair and/or Search Committee Chair review the annual evaluations and Student Opinion surveys DEP 23
24. Level 1 CV ScreeningApplicant Evaluation Individual Form or Group Matrix Used by each screener to assess if applicants meet the required criteria and preferred/desired skills, knowledge, abilities.
May be the Group Matrix spreadsheet or individual form.
Allows screener to document job-related reason(s) for rejecting applicants
Facilitates comparing strengths and weaknesses of remaining candidates in the pool prior to the search committee meeting and discussion of pool.
Applicants who do not meet the basic advertised criteria (the YES/NO criteria) are defined as APPLICANTS.
DEP 24 Handouts
Use Qualifications section of the position announcement to establish your screening criteria
Form should have room for comments.
If using Excel spreadsheet use columns for criteria and enter Comments or “Yes/No” or Ratings such as numerical ratings 1 – 5 or values (strong, weak, excellent, etc no evidence of
See diversity website for forms Handouts
Use Qualifications section of the position announcement to establish your screening criteria
Form should have room for comments.
If using Excel spreadsheet use columns for criteria and enter Comments or “Yes/No” or Ratings such as numerical ratings 1 – 5 or values (strong, weak, excellent, etc no evidence of
See diversity website for forms
25. Level II Candidates & Serious Candidates Breadth/depth and comparison between candidates.
Requires discussion among committee members and “grouping” of candidates based on job-related criteria.
If additional information is needed for “serious candidates” before making a recommendation to invite her/him for a campus interview, FAX release forms and call these candidates to receive permission to contact their referees and past employers.
If telephone interviews are conducted, then a standardized list of questions must be used and the same group should participate in these interviews.
DEP 25 Level II Breadth/Depth and comparison between candidates.
Requires discussion among committee members and “grouping” of candidates based on job-related criteria and consensus or vote to include/reject
Those who have it all and exhibit the breadth and depth = Serious Candidates/Definitely Pursue further; These can be your safety net if top people do not accept invitation to campus interviews.
Those who have it all but lack the scope if experience or are not communicating it in their cv/written statements or letters are inadequate = Candidates/Do Not Pursue Further & Reject
Applicant Release Form ( web site url – diversity in Recruitment then Forms) Purpose is to document that notice was given and consent received.
Limit distribution of form to Serious Candidates and/or short list (On-campus Interviews). Can be sent as email or FAXed ahead of time.
Handout for Legal & Unlawful Questions
Level II Breadth/Depth and comparison between candidates.
Requires discussion among committee members and “grouping” of candidates based on job-related criteria and consensus or vote to include/reject
Those who have it all and exhibit the breadth and depth = Serious Candidates/Definitely Pursue further; These can be your safety net if top people do not accept invitation to campus interviews.
Those who have it all but lack the scope if experience or are not communicating it in their cv/written statements or letters are inadequate = Candidates/Do Not Pursue Further & Reject
Applicant Release Form ( web site url – diversity in Recruitment then Forms) Purpose is to document that notice was given and consent received.
Limit distribution of form to Serious Candidates and/or short list (On-campus Interviews). Can be sent as email or FAXed ahead of time.
Handout for Legal & Unlawful Questions
26. Level II Candidates & Serious Candidates Document the committee’s reasons for eliminating candidates on the Group Matrix (Excel) or Academic Recruitment Record.
Present files of proposed Finalists and Group Matrix to the Dean.
Meet with Dean, Department Chair and Search Committee Chair to discuss proposed finalists.
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27. Level III On-Campus Interviews Finalist Group
Use a standardized list of questions.
Same group should participate in these interviews.
Evaluate overall file and specific performance in:
Interviews with the committee/department
Subject matter expertise
Teaching demonstration
Interaction with peers and students
Document the committee’s reasons for eliminating candidates on the
Academic Recruitment Record: Interview Summary
DEP 27 Level III Finalist Group INTERVIEW SUMMMARY FORM
Evaluate their overall performance (interviews with the committee, department, subject matter expertise, teaching demonstration, interaction with peers and students) individually and comparatively.
All faculty can review cv, pubs and letter of application (do not take copies home) – personnel documents must be maintained in the Department. Using Blackboard or other secured file-sharing application is allowable with proper oversight. May be possible to use BRASSRING electronic application management system to keep records of all applicants and access the cv's from any computer with access to internet 24/7.
Reference Checking: Written or oral checking of references should be done for finalists.
Interview Summary Form must be submitted to Diversity & EquityLevel III Finalist Group INTERVIEW SUMMMARY FORM
Evaluate their overall performance (interviews with the committee, department, subject matter expertise, teaching demonstration, interaction with peers and students) individually and comparatively.
All faculty can review cv, pubs and letter of application (do not take copies home) – personnel documents must be maintained in the Department. Using Blackboard or other secured file-sharing application is allowable with proper oversight. May be possible to use BRASSRING electronic application management system to keep records of all applicants and access the cv's from any computer with access to internet 24/7.
Reference Checking: Written or oral checking of references should be done for finalists.
Interview Summary Form must be submitted to Diversity & Equity
28. Preparations forInterview Day (Committee & Support Staff) Travel Arrangements
Financial Service Website
http://finance.fullerton.edu/Controller/Travel/
Location of Interviews, Teaching Demonstration, Meals, Social Events, etc.
Recruitment Packets
CSU-1 Forms ready for completion by Finalists
DEP 28 Financial Services WEBSITE http://finance.fullerton.edu/Controller/Travel/
Travel Workshops
CONFERENCE ROOMS IN DIRECTORY
Airport Pick-up: Defensive Driving course clearance, Use of State Car vs. Private vehicle (insurance & liabilities). Check with your Deans regarding College practice
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
• LODGING (SELF & FAMILY)
•Travel Authorization Form - Complete 30 days in advance, get Travel Number, with this number a finalist can make own arrangements with travel agency in TSU for airfare, shuttle and not have to pay so much out of pocket.
•PACKETS – ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, RESOURCES FOR PROSPECTIVE FACULTY URL, REALTORS, UNIVERSITY GABLES & UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
CSU-1 Forms: Have finalists complete these before they leave campus. This will help expedite processing of written contract.
Financial Services WEBSITE http://finance.fullerton.edu/Controller/Travel/
Travel Workshops
CONFERENCE ROOMS IN DIRECTORY
Airport Pick-up: Defensive Driving course clearance, Use of State Car vs. Private vehicle (insurance & liabilities). Check with your Deans regarding College practice
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
• LODGING (SELF & FAMILY)
•Travel Authorization Form - Complete 30 days in advance, get Travel Number, with this number a finalist can make own arrangements with travel agency in TSU for airfare, shuttle and not have to pay so much out of pocket.
•PACKETS – ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, RESOURCES FOR PROSPECTIVE FACULTY URL, REALTORS, UNIVERSITY GABLES & UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
CSU-1 Forms: Have finalists complete these before they leave campus. This will help expedite processing of written contract.
29. Preparations for Interview Day (Committee & Support Staff)
The Itinerary
Search Committee/Department
Meeting the Department Chair, Dean & Vice President
Teaching Demonstration & Feedback
Social Interaction (Meals / Receptions)
Select Hosts for Each Activity
Communicate the Itinerary to Department DEP 29 Best practice: at least 2 faculty at social activities like breakfast/lunch/dinner.
Legal issues – harassment, inappropriate conduct, allegations of discrimination or negligent hiring
Best practice: at least 2 faculty at social activities like breakfast/lunch/dinner.
Legal issues – harassment, inappropriate conduct, allegations of discrimination or negligent hiring
30. PROCESS SUMMARY (Department/Search Committee Chair &/or Support Staff)
Must be received by FAR from Diversity & Equity
Source of data is the EXCEL Template
Demographic data is entered by Diversity & Equity staff
Diversity sends to FAR & Department
DEP 30 Diversity & Equity complete this page when interviews are completed. Process Summary is the form which notifies/verifies to FAR that Department has complied with Search Procedures. EXCEL Template is the source of the data – overview of everyone who applied.
Contains a listing of names, residence, degree, demographic data, selection criteria, ratings and status (Applicant, Candidate, Serious Candidate, Finalist).
Diversity & Equity complete this page when interviews are completed. Process Summary is the form which notifies/verifies to FAR that Department has complied with Search Procedures. EXCEL Template is the source of the data – overview of everyone who applied.
Contains a listing of names, residence, degree, demographic data, selection criteria, ratings and status (Applicant, Candidate, Serious Candidate, Finalist).
31. Recommendation Process
Department Chair/Search Committee Chair discuss Committee Recommendations with Dean
Dean Approves/Rejects Committee Recommendations
Dean Discusses Committee Recommendations with VP
Dean Makes Verbal Offer with Specific Timeline for Response
Department Chairs may engage in informal discussions with finalists but it is only INFORMAL.
Offer is Accepted/Rejected
DEP 31 Department Chairs may engage in informal discussions with finalists but it is only INFORMAL. Finalists may misunderstand the conversation and assume that it is an offer.
Can ask about their continued interest in position and that an offer is being considered but only the Dean makes a verbal offer and the formal offer is issued when the prospective appointee speaks with the Dean about terms and conditions.
Negotiations and offers are made by the Dean.
No offer is formal except the written letter of appointment which is our contract.Department Chairs may engage in informal discussions with finalists but it is only INFORMAL. Finalists may misunderstand the conversation and assume that it is an offer.
Can ask about their continued interest in position and that an offer is being considered but only the Dean makes a verbal offer and the formal offer is issued when the prospective appointee speaks with the Dean about terms and conditions.
Negotiations and offers are made by the Dean.
No offer is formal except the written letter of appointment which is our contract.
32. Appointment File & Contract Issuance
Letter From Committee to Department Chair
Letter from Department Chair to Dean
Letter from Dean to VP
Applicant File
CV, Three (3) Letters of Recommendation, Application Letter, Statement of /Letter of Interest, Evaluations
CSU-1 and Position Description
Position Description
Academic Recruitment Records
Diversity Process Summary from DEP
Degree Verification
Post Offer - IRCA/Right to Work
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Real letters with signatures
CSU-1 can be downloaded by applicant, completed and saved. Wet signature occurs on-campus on Interview Day.Copy of Appointment File must be sent to Diversity & Equity Programs
Real letters with signatures
CSU-1 can be downloaded by applicant, completed and saved. Wet signature occurs on-campus on Interview Day.
33. Records Management (Department/Search Committee Chair &/or Support Staff) All recruitment records are maintained by the Department for 4 fiscal years after the date of hire.
Records include correspondence with applicants, screening forms, individual applicant files with cv’s, letters of application/interest, recommendations, references, University search documentation forms, appointment file, financial records, advertising expenses and tearsheets, copies of web announcements, PCARD expense, receipts, relocation costs, etc.
Secured location for e-files and/or archive box . Contents intended for confidential shredding at end of full 4 year period. Call Logistical Services for pick-up arrangements. DEP 33
34. Labor Certification HB-1’s VISA’s Correspondence to all applicants can provide notice of the his/her need to have proper labor certification in place ASAP and months before time of appointment.
Start early when you are aware of a strong candidate who may require obtaining such certification.
FAR Website instructions
Copies of print ads needed to substantiate recruitment methods.
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