Faculty Search Process Overview

The primary resource for search committees is the Guidebook for Inclusive Faculty Appointments at IU Indianapolis. This page provides essential resources.

Successful searches and successful faculty careers include the following steps:

Pre-search process (analysis of organization; needs assessment; discussion of position as aligned with campus priorities and school-based action plans)
Search committee orientation (charge from dean; diversity training for members)
Outreach, recruitment, and advertisement planning
- Vacancy approval form (HRBP enters into PeopleAdmin)
Application review and screening applicants
- Committee reviews applicants (there is no pre-screen function)
- "Dispositions" entered by HRBP into PeopleAdmin: not qualified, long list, etc.)
Interviewing (use of standard questions and scoring rubrics)
- Interview request via PeopleAdmin
- Phone and in-person
Reference checks
- Need not be in written format.
- For lecturer faculty, should include assessment of teaching
- For hiring with tenure:
  - If not already tenured, a total of six external letters of reference at arms-length, all of which include evaluation of teaching and research achievements.
  - If currently tenured at another institution, candidates can be hired without six external letters if the school's P&T committees are supportive and with the approval of the provost.
Candidate recommendations
Making an offer
- Discuss draft with candidate
- Offer packet with relevant coversheet submitted via PeopleAdmin
  - Include any start-up package MOU (non-IUSM)
  - Include any non-school funding sources
Closing the search
- All applicants in PeopleAdmin should have 'dispositions'
- Close or 'fail' the search
Onboarding
Retention and advancement

For questions on effective language and advertising, contact Office of Academic Affairs at ude[dot]ui[at]aao. Templates for offer letters are available.

Reviewed and revised: 12/2024.