The hiring of new faculty and professional employees is handled by the employing department. The Budget Office, Affirmative Action, the Personnel Office, and the Office of the Provost may all be involved in the new hire procedure. Department receives assistance in placing advertising from Employment Office which uses an advertising agency. All positions are placed on the Hotline. Other advertising is at discretion of department with advice from Affirmative Action Office.
Advertising is charged to requesting department.
It is essential that department keep applicants informed of progress of search, particularly at completion of search. Search Committee reviews applications and conducts interviews. If candidate is external, offer may not be greater than 50 percent above minimum for position without written approval from Vice President for Employee Relations via appropriate Dean or Vice President. If position is a lateral move for the internal candidate, no salary increase may be offered without written approval from Vice President for Employee Relations via appropriate Dean or Vice President. Exceptions for defined senior professional positions are approved by the President.