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Introduction to the Hiring Process

To demystify the hiring process and to ensure that all the proper procedures are followed, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has compiled these guidelines for its units.

Hiring Request Form: Faculty and Academic Professional
Before beginning the search process for a faculty or academic professional approval must be obtained from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Academic Human Resources and the Provost. Please consult the Overview of Search Process guidelines for additional information.

Hiring Requests: Civil Service
All potential staff (civil service) hiring activity requires the approval of the Dean. Please fill out the Hiring Request Form and send to Paula Hays for College processing.

Overview of Search Process
This document briefly summarizes the search procedures for units within LAS. It is designed as a supplement to the Campus Administrative Manual and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (OEOA) Search Guidelines and Procedures for Academic Appointments.

Please read both documents carefully before beginning a search.

• Preparation of Narrative
  Required information to be gathered during the search and selection process for a position. This information is included in the packet of documentation submitted to the LAS Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEOC) for approval.
• Packet Checklist for LAS EEOC Approval
  Instructions how to prepare a packet of documentation for transmittal to LAS for Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEOC) approval.

Additional Resources

Hiring Procedures Flow Charts

• Academic Professional Hiring Procedures Flow Chart
• Faculty Hiring Procedures Flow Chart

EOA Appendices

• Appendix A: Additional Information on PAPEs- from the Campus Administrative Manual
• Appendix B: Additional Information on Titles Containing Director
• Appendix C: PAPE Questions
• Appendix D: HireTouch weblink
• Appendix E: Starting a Workflow in HireTouch
• Appendix F: Appointment Change Form Instructions
• Appendix G: EOA Diversity Recruitment Sources
• Appendix H: Increasing Applicant Pool Strategies
• Appendix I: Offer Letter Examples