Faculty Search Proposal Instructions

Syracuse University Policy

·  A Faculty Search Proposal form must be used in filling all faculty positions. The form may be found on the Web: http://www.sujobopps.com/hr

·  Contact Academic Human Resources to identify an available PIN for your academic unit.

·  In the case of a newly created position or requests to change a PIN number for a faculty position, a Position Approval Memo (PAM) must be submitted to Roberta Jones, Asst. Provost Strategic Planning and Budget, prior to the Request for Search Approval.

·  All search chairs are encouraged to develop a broad applicant pool, thus increasing the chances of attracting qualified females and minorities. The search proposal should include the advertising venues and detail the diversity outreach strategy for the search. In addition, all searches should advertise in a national and professional print publication. Contact Human Resources to obtain advertising estimates prior to submitting the proposal for approval.

·  Faculty Search Proposals should be forwarded to the Office of the Dean for electronic approval prior to the Office of Academic Administration. Please allow at least 24 hours for the sign-off from Academic Administration.

·  The Office of Human Resources will review the Search Proposal for compliance with Affirmative Action guidelines and will notify the search chair or designated contact person with the status of the Search Proposal.

·  The search chair for faculty searches is required to maintain recruitment documentation on all searches for a period of five (5) years. This requirement includes: a record of any contacts made to organizations for the purpose of recruiting applicants, a log depicting telephone conversations with prospective job applicants, a record of all nominations and their source(s), and all vitae submitted in application for the vacancy.

·  In the case of filling a temporary position, a letter must be sent to Academic Administration, requesting a waiver to the regular search and selection process. The waiver letter must include the following: title and job category/rank of position to be filled, recruitment strategy, duration of the prospective appointment, projected starting salary and justification for the request.

·  All Requests for search approval and requests for waiver must be reviewed and approved by Academic Administration prior to the commencement of the search.

CONTACT

Office of Academic Administration

Academic Human Resources

Sonya Williams, Director –

Julia O’Connor, AHR Specialist –

Lisa Cregan, Administrative Secretary –

Fax: (315) 443-8044