Search and Screening Guidelines

Faculty and Administrative & Professional Positions

Effective April 11, 2007
(subject to revision – please check updated on-line document for procedural questions)

Table of Contents

Background

• What shapes the hiring procedures at UCF?
• Definition of a search
• Definition of an internal search
• Search committee composition

Hiring Official Guidelines

• Role and responsibilities
• Appointing a search committee
• Search committeee structure and organization
• Charging the committee
• Advertising a position and posting on the UCF Position Vacany website

Search Committee Chair and Search Manager Guidelines

• Role and responsibilities
• Checklist for search committee chairs
• Securing supporting documents

Search Committee Committee Guidelines

• Role and responsibilities
• Style of the search process
• Stages of the search: Expectations for screening
• Quick checklist on screening guidelines
• Search management tips for committees
• Minutes and other public documents
• Career counseling during search

Appendix A. Definition of Terms Used in the Search and Screen Process

Appendix B. Web resources referenced in Search and Screen Guidelines

Appendix C. Completing the Faculty Folder for Administrative Review

 

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Search and Screening Guidelines