To state University policy concerning the search process for filling vacancies in academic administrative positions. It is the policy of the University to insure the appropriate involvement of the faculty and professional staff in the search process for filling academic administrative vacancies at the department, college, campus, Intercollege Research Programs, and central administrative levels of the University, and to encourage the application of affirmative action guidelines to all major phases of this process. University units seeking to fill academic administrative positions should give consideration to their respective affirmative action goals as outlined on their most current Affirmative Action Audit Report.
National advertising is required on all standing academic administrative positions.
Exceptions to this policy may be approved by the Executive Vice President and Provost in consultation with the Affirmative Action Officer. In such instances, however, the unit must provide equal promotional opportunity to women and minorities, documented by advertising the vacancy in the Intercom and considering fairly all applicants internal to the University. Additional efforts should be made to encourage Penn State women and minorities to apply. The next highest administrative office will be responsible for appointing advisory search committees. Advisory search committees will participate in the various phases of the search.