Hiring Faculty

Need to fill a faculty position? Begin by selecting the Search Process Checklist (DOCX).

• Checklists (based on role):
  • Deans (PDF)
  • Search Committee Members (PDF) & Role of the Search Committee
  • Search Process (DOCX) (Search Chair/Dept Chair)
• Position Description Template Tenure-Track (DOCX)
• Position Description Matrix (DOCX)
• Recruitment Plan (DOCX)

Need to fill a non-tenure track faculty position? Begin by selecting the Search Process Checklist for NTT (PDF).

• Search Process Checklist for NTT (PDF)
• Position Description Template Non Tenure-Track (MS WORD)

When developing the marketing plan, decide if the search is going to be regional, state-wide or national.

• Finalize the job posting
• Create ads and select advertisement sources
• Ads must be approved by the Hiring Team prior to posting
• Examples of print and graphic ads
• Determine the recruitment timeline and advertising duration

1. The Hiring Team will provide a draft Preliminary/Secondary Screening tool

2. Update applicant statuses through Recruiting Solutions

• Recruiting Solutions User Guide - Faculty (PDF)
• Recruiting Solutions User Guide - NTT Lecturers (PDF)

3. Sample Interview questions and guidelines:

• Fair Pre-Employment Inquiries
• Sample Interview Questions (DOCX)
• Tips for Successful Interviewing
• Interview Feedback Form (DOCX)

4. Reimbursement and Travel Procedures for Applicants

• Determine eligibility for Prospective Employee Interview Expenses then contact Purchases at x1004
• Travel procedures, forms, checklists, and information

5. Reference Check Procedures

• Sample Reference Check Questions

6. Procedures

• Hiring Employee to Work Outside of Washington State
• Hiring Non-US Citizens

7. Moving and Relocation Reimbursements (contact Purchasing x1004)

Reminder: A background check must be completed for final candidates prior to a final offer.

Upon the acceptance of a verbal offer, the hiring department will work with the HR Department to generate appointment letters and/or contracts, schedule the New Employee Welcome session and communicate important pre-employment processes.

• Please review the new employee duties page
• The hiring department is responsible for completing and/or submitting the Search File to Human Resources