Step 3: Forming a Search Committee (Faculty Positions only)

Faculty Search Committee Comprisal :

Search Committees

Faculty positions: Search committees should have at least four, but no more than seven members. The Division Dean will establish a Search Committee comprised of:

  1. A Committee Chair
  2. A minimum of two faculty members currently in the division but not within the program for which the position is being recruited
  3. One faculty member from another Division

Former faculty members may act as advisors to the search committee if deemed helpful. The appointing, hiring authority, or supervisor cannot be a search committee member.

Associate, Assistant, and Dean positions: The Provost will establish a Search Committee composed of:

  • A Committee Chair
  • Three faculty members from within the division are required, ideally representing different programs, when seeking a Dean for that division
  • A faculty member and/or Dean from another division

Resources:

Faculty Search Committee Guidelines

Search Planning Template