Senate Searches

Senate Search Guide

Relevant policies and procedures to conduct effective and equitable searches for ladder-rank faculty.

Scholarly Resources

Recent research highlights findings related to the influence of different factors on the faculty search process, as well as diversity, climate, and retention more broadly

Checklists & Templates

Quick links to sample templates and helpful checklists to use when creating the search plan, evaluating applicants, and completing the search report.

COVID-19 Senate Search Guidance

Timelines for OFEW review of senate search items

OFEW reviews senate search plans, applicant pools, shortlists, and search reports within the following timelines (from the time they reach our queue) and in the order they arrive. If revisions are needed, OFEW will request changes and the review timeline restarts.

OFEW Review Timeline
Search Plans One week
Senate Faculty Applicant Pools  Two business days
Senate Faculty Shortlists  One business day
Senate Search Plans One week