Diverse Hiring in Higher Education: Resources for Search Committees

Last updated October 4, 2018

Diverse Hiring in Higher Education: Resources for Search Committees

Last updated October 4, 2018

We’ve pulled together 5 resources to help your search committee prepare for and implement a fair and equitable process for all candidates.

Overview

Finding the correct candidates for academic and administrative positions is a critical task for colleges and universities. However, you may be asked to serve on or even lead search committees without receiving training on the process, which can allow for things like campus culture, implicit biases, and outdated hiring practices to impact the search process and limit the diversity of the candidate pool.

From crafting impactful hiring advertisements to documenting the cultural fit of your candidates, the following 5 resources will support your search committee as it prepares for an upcoming talent search.