Hiring Faculty

Requests to fill faculty positions are initiated by the department chair and are forwarded to the applicable Dean.

• Recruiting Solutions User Guide - Faculty (PDF)
• Recruiting Solutions User Guide - NTT Lecturers (PDF)
• Position Description Template (DOCX)
• Role of the Search Committee
• Faculty Recruitment and Hiring Checklist - For Deans (PDF)
• Recruitment and Hiring Checklist - For Search Committee Members (PDF)
• Recruitment & Hiring Checklist - TT Faculty (PDF)
• Recruitment & Hiring Checklist - NTT Lecturers (PDF)

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 Talent Acquisition Team prior to posting
• Examples of print and graphic ads
• Determine the recruitment timeline and advertising duration

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

1. TAT will provide a draft Preliminary/Secondary Screening tool
2. Sample Interview questions and guidelines:
   • Fair Pre-Employment Inquiries
   • Sample Interview Questions (DOCX)
   • Tips for Successful Interviewing
   • Interview Feedback Form (DOCX)
3. Reimbursement and Travel Procedures for Applicants
   • Determine eligibility for Prospective Employee Interview Expenses then contact Purchases at x1004
   • Travel procedures, forms, checklists, and information
4. Reference Check Procedures
   • Sample Reference Check Questions
5. Procedures
   • Hiring Employee to Work Outside of Washington State
   • Hiring Non-US Citizens
6. Moving and Relocation Reimbursements (contact Purchasing x1004)

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