Search Committee Chair
The head of the hiring unit shall appoint a chair of the search committee and designate persons to serve on the search committee. The chair of the search committee, with the assistance of the appointed support staff, is responsible for overseeing the search process, corresponding with applicants and maintaining search committee records.
Search Committee Duties and Responsibilities
The Search Committee is responsible for conducting an active search for qualified applicants, receiving, reviewing, and evaluating the applications of the candidates, conducting interviews of the top candidates for the position and recommending the final candidate(s) to the head of the unit.
Interviews
After screening the application files, the Search Committee shall produce a short-list of the top candidates (usually from 5-10) to interview initially by telephone. Once telephone interviews are complete, the Search Committee should invite the top 3-5 candidates to campus or teleconference for interviews.
Interview questions should be planned in advance in order to demonstrate that all candidates are being evaluated consistently. The same questions should be asked of every applicant allowing for individualized follow-up questions to be asked as needed. At the time of the interview, an employment authorization form that authorizes the University to conduct a criminal background check and/or a credit history check as part of pre-employment background investigation.
Finalists
Normally, at least two (2) finalists shall be recommended to the head of the unit for consideration. The head of the unit shall consult with the Search Committee prior to making a decision on the final candidate. The method of consultation shall be determined by the head of the unit.