This visual timeline of the College of Engineering’s faculty hiring process highlights the milestones and key steps that should be completed through the 14+ week process. For more details and requirements, visit Procedures.
Weeks 1 – 2
Establish search committee
A critical first step in an inclusive and equitable hiring process.
Weeks 3 – 4
Finalize evaluation
rubric and job ad
Ensure alignment of evaluation rubrics,
job ads and a clear evaluation process.
Weeks 4 – 6
Generate strong and
diverse applicant pool
A strong applicant pool requires
active engagement from the
committee and hiring unit.
Weeks 7-8
Complete initial evaluation
of applications
Committees must follow best practices when evaluating applications.
Weeks 9 – 12
Interview preliminary
candidates and finalists
Apply best practices throughout the interview stages of the faculty search.
Week 13
Identify the finalist to
whom to make an offer
Collect feedback to identify finalists and make an offer.
Weeks 14+
Debrief search process
Improve future searches by documenting completed faculty hiring processes.