Search Waiver Guidelines for Academic Appointees
By conducting open searches to fill the majority of new or vacant academic positions, the University fulfills federal and state equal employment opportunity requirements. In rare circumstances, and on a case-by-case basis, the requirement of conducting an open search prior to review for appointment may be waived. At a minimum, individuals under consideration for appointment without conducting an open search must meet the high expectations for employment at UC Berkeley.
The Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare is charged with review of search waiver requests. The senate search waiver criteria and non-senate search waiver criteria are the basis for a decision to approve or decline a request. When submitting a search waiver request, provide a concise explanation with evidence that one of the search waiver categories applies for the proposed appointment.
Waivers are made for the minimum duration of time required; they cannot be extended nor repeated, unless specifically noted. In limited situations, as specified, waivers of indefinite duration may be approved for a particular appointee while holding a specific position.
More information can be found on the search waiver definitions page.
To submit a search waiver, please visit aprecruit.berkeley.edu