Review Process

The committee narrows the list of candidates to the three normally invited to interview on campus and, following the procedures prescribed in the unit’s bylaws, prepares a written report to the faculty. This report should recapitulate the search process and attach a copy of the published advertisement, give a candidate-by-candidate assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates on the short list, and justify to the faculty its recommendation for the top candidates.

In schools with departments, the Chair seeks the Dean's approval to invite the candidates for a campus visit. In schools without departments, the Dean receives the committee report and supporting documentation and approves the visits, if appropriate.

The Chair should attach to the request all supporting documentation: candidate CVs candidate professional statements or application letters, the committee report to the faculty described above.

Recommendation to the Dean

Once the interview process has been completed and the department or school faculty has deliberated on the candidates, following the procedures contained in the unit’s bylaws, a final recommendation on the proposed candidate will go to the Dean. The Dean will approve or not the recommendation and, if appropriate, begin to negotiate the appointment terms with the candidate and, if tenure is involved, begin a formal tenure/appointment review.

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