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Read MoreSecond round (or final) interviews
Applicants who move forward after preliminary (or first round) interviews are often invited for campus visits. This provides additional opportunities for applicants to showcase their accomplishments and professional qualities,
Read MorePreliminary (first round) interviews
Preliminary (first round) interviews are an efficient way for committees to meet a range of qualified candidates who have moved forward after initial screening and discussion by the committee.
Read MoreHOW to create an assessment plan
Once again, up front discussion and consensus by the search committee are key to creating and implementing a fair assessment plan Consider and discuss these questions as a search
Read MoreHOW to create an assessment rubric
Here are sample rubrics for you to use and adapt to your search – Generally, the search committee should aim to develop a rubric with 5-8 criteria (or domains).
Read MoreWHY are assessment rubrics and plans so important?
They save time They keep evaluators focused on the priorities for the search They help ensure consistency across reviews of multiple applicants They are a starting point and guide
Read MoreWHEN should an assessment rubric be created?
When the job ad is being written, to ensure consistency and alignment between the job description and assessment criteria An assessment rubric should be finalized by the search committee
Read MoreAssessment Responsibilities
A search committee has 2 key responsibilities in the assessment of applicants: – First, a search committee is responsible for developing a clear and consistent assessment rubric (i.e., the
Read MoreAssessment Guidelines
There should be a throughline between the mission, vision, and values of your unit, the job ad, and the assessment rubric and plan used by the search committee. This
Read MoreNondiscrimination and Affirmative Action
Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action (taken from the UW APF Handbook of Best Practices): Laws and practices related to affirmative action continue to evolve through initiatives and court decisions, and
Read MoreGetting the Word Out
Your goal is to circulate the job ad as widely as possible. To this end, using a variety of avenues of communication is vital. In addition to posting on
Read MoreMinimize Your Interfolio Woes
How to post a job and work effectively in Interfolio: Interfolio is the system through which we ensure consistent, fair and legal recruitment practices at UW. Start here for
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