Each unit should continually examine its hiring procedures to assure that, for every vacancy, sufficient proactive steps are taken to recruit women and under-represented minorities. For example, the search committee should specifically contact colleagues in areas where particular minority groups are concentrated in the population. When minority candidates visit, arrangements should be made for them to consult with present faculty members from their ethnic group. The Divisional Dean and the UW's Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action can provide advice and support for implementing these and other proactive recruiting measures.
The College also provides travel assistance for women and minority candidates where there is an identified under-representation on the faculty; see Interview expenses.
Departments conducting academic searches should advise candidates of required materials. All searches must require candidates to provide:
- Letters of reference
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A statement from candidates describing their experience and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
For more information see the following University resources:
- Tools for evaluating applicants | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Handbook of Best Practices for Faculty Searches
- Best Practices "tool kit"
- UW Diversity Blueprint 2017-2021
- Administrative Policy Statement 46.2: Affirmative Action Program
- Executive Order 31, section 5.C-E: Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action