Search committees : a comprehensive guide to successful faculty, staff, and administrative searches / Christopher D. Lee, Ph. D., SPHR ; foreword by Edna B. Chun.

Finding the right candidate for administrative, professional, and faculty positions is one of the most important tasks that any institution or enterprise undertakes. However, few higher education professionals receive training on the search committee process, but are expected to serve or lead commit...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Taylor & Francis)
Main Author: Lee, Christopher D. (Author)
Other Authors: Chun, Edna Breinig (writer of foreword.)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023.
Edition:Second edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword / Edna B. Chun - Introduction - The diversity advantage
  • Part 1: Laying the groundwork. Approvals ; Organizational analysis ; Building the foundation ; Defining the position ; Forming, orienting, and charging the committee
  • Part 2: Cultivating a rich and diverse pool of candidates. Recruiting ; Advertising
  • Part 3: Screening and evaluating candidates. Screening and evaluating candidates ; Evaluating written materials ; Preparing for interviews ; Interviewing ; Additional screening methods ; Background and reference checks
  • Part 4: Making the selection. Making a recommendation ; Making an offer
  • Part 5: Completing the search process. Closing the search ; Welcoming a colleague to campus
  • Part 6: Special topics. Special topics ; Legal, ethical, and regulatory issues
  • Appendices - Glossary - Diversity, selection bias, and search committee bibliography.