Creating The Listing
Diversity should never come at the expense of excellence. To develop a workforce that is diverse and reflects the highest standards of academic rigor, you must start with a deep applicant pool. The shape of the applicant pool is, to a large degree, determined by the position description. This is likely the first information that prospective faculty will see; use it to set the tone for the rest of the search.
Best practices:
- Ensure the listing is not so restrictive that it unnecessarily limits the applicant pool*
- Include tailored information about the university’s commitment to diversity; do not depend on the legalese required of all job listings**
- Encourage applicants to address in their commitment to diversity and/or UTRGV’s student population in their application materials***
**For more information, see "Faculty Recruitment Toolkit" (University of Washington)
***For more information, see See Vernon Wall and Kathy Obear, "Recruiting a Racially Diverse, Culturally Competent Faculty," Magna Publications (2011)