Faculty searches are typically only conducted for tenure track and multi-year, teaching positions. In most cases, the decision to run a faculty search is made jointly by the Office of the Provost and the relevant school dean. Occasionally, an advisory committee may also participate in the decision.
Please note that the basic procedures listed below include documenting the recruiting and outreach plan using the new Faculty Search Reporting Process (FSRP).
Basic procedures to follow
The following is a checklist of items for all faculty searches:
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Obtain permission from the Provost’s Office, if professional school, or Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Dean’s Office, if a FAS department.
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Obtain school-specific instructions for running searches from the Provost’s Office, if professional school, or online at https://fas.yale.edu, if a FAS department.
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Read and follow the Advertisement Checklist and Guidelines for Faculty Positions, a concise list of items for advertising faculty teaching positions as well as other academic positions.
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Post the position on Interfolio Faculty Searches. Note: all open and active searches are automatically posted on the Office of the Provost website, Academic Job Listings (https://academicpositions.yale.edu/).
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Begin documenting the recruiting and outreach plan using Faculty Search Reporting Process (FSRP). ALL searches require you use FSRP.
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By using FSRP, you will submit the Short List for approval prior to conducting full interviews. Once approved, the department may proceed with the final stages of the search and make offer(s) to the selected candidate(s) in conjuction with your Dean’s and/or Provost’s office.
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When using FSRP, you will need to upload proof of advertisement along with a copy of the advertisment invoice.
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The final step to every search is to closed the search position in Interfolio Faculty Searches and be sure all applicants are listed with a status and dispostion code.