Recruiting a diverse faculty and attaining excellence in our research and educational missions go hand in hand.
We will be our best when we draw from the full spectrum of talent available, and when our students have access to role models and mentors that share their experiences. Being successful at recruiting members of under-represented groups in a competitive market requires careful planning, good judgment and a significant, coordinated effort. Simple recruiting strategies such as having a diverse search committee, being aware of unconscious bias and taking steps to avoid it, and designing recruitment practices that are equitable can help increase the diversity of our searches and our faculty.
The Faculty of Science Dean’s office and Departments share the common goal of attracting the very best faculty members. It is helpful for all involved to know in advance how communication among members of the Dean's office and recruiting committees will be structured.
Section1: Recruiting Guidelines
Guidelines in PDF format
Recruiting Check-list | PDF, 49 kb
Recruiting Guideline Details | PDF, 66 kb
Section 2: Developing Your Search Plan
Search Plan Guideline in PDF format
Recruiting Search Plan | PDF, 110 kb
Section 3: Tool-kit for hiring committees
Identifying Bias
Gender Bias in Peer Review | PDF, 127 kb
Reviewing Applicants: Research on Bias and Assumptions | PDF, 397 kb
Unconscious Bias in Faculty and Leadership Recruitment: A Literature Review | PDF, 94 kb
