Conducting Faculty Searches Course & 91´«Ã½
The following faculty trainings offer strategies and best practices for conducting an effective faculty hiring process. This information is intended for anyone serving on a faculty search committee. The hiring guidance for campus is instrumental in the faculty search process.Ìý
Effective Faculty Search TrainingsÌý
Learning Objectives
- Identify components and steps in the faculty search process
- Utilize strategies to ensure an effective faculty search process
- Identify best practices to broaden the candidate pool
- Comply with federal regulations and university requirements
- Implement strategies to mitigate bias throughout the search process
Who Should Complete This Course
- Individuals serving on tenure or tenure-track faculty search committees must complete the live consultation training (provided in person or via Zoom) if they are new to the 91´«Ã½ faculty search process or if they have not completed the training within the last three years. The faculty hiring online training is not available while we revamp it. All are welcome to attend any of our live zoom trainings.
Training Days & Times
Effective Faculty Search Training Schedule for Faculty Search Committee Members & Voting Faculty
Offered via ZOOM: Fall 2026 through Spring 2027
- Thursday, September 17, 11-12 p.m.
- Monday, September 28, 10-11 a.m.
- Wednesday, October 14, 9-10 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 27, 2-3 p.m.
- Monday, November 9, 1-2 p.m.
- Thursday, December 3, 10-11 a.m.
- Tuesday, January 12, 12-1 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 10, 10-11 a.m.
- Friday, March 5, 1-2 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 13, 9-10 a.m.
ÌýÌýIf you are serving on an upcoming faculty search and your college, school, institute, department, or academic unit would like to request a specific training, please contact Teresa Hernandez, Outreach and Recruitment Manager, or David Pacheco, Compliance & Policy Program Manager.Ìý