External Candidates Faculty positions will invariably require the solicitation of candidates from a national pool. Furthermore, administrative positions, especially where the internal candidate pool is small and not diverse, would be best filled by an external candidate. External candidates can bring needed expertise to the campus, fresh perspectives, and new areas of research to a department. Use OAE's large data base of both female and minority organizations and individuals to establish contacts. Use personal contacts to help identify individuals for the position.
Personal contacts can be extremely useful.
Telephone calls placed to persons able to recommend individuals can, but need not, be scheduled or announced in advance by letter or other means of notification. Search committee members should actively participate in the recruitment process and be encouraged to place calls. Nominations may be invited. Self-nominations are usually honest indicators of interest in the position. However, beware of nominations from other institutions made to get rid of someone.