Principles for Faculty Searches
Duke University is committed to fostering an academic environment where all members of its community can thrive and contribute to the institution’s mission of excellence in teaching, research, and service. Duke is committed to rigorous, equitable and inclusive searches to recruit and hire the most talented faculty. The Ethics of Recruitment and Faculty Appointment was adopted by the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences in November 1992 and jointly by the American Association of University Professors in June 1993. It contains the guiding principles for faculty searches.
Faculty play a critical role in upholding these values and are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in all aspects of their roles. The Office of Faculty Advancement and The Office of Institutional Equity offer training and best practices for faculty recruitment.