Faculty/Staff Strategic Hire Initiative
The Faculty/Staff Strategic Hire Fund is available to all academic and administrative units across the campus. This initiative has been developed in the spirit of providing a more aggressive recruitment program as we seek to recruit exceptional individuals who will significantly advance the university’s fundamental goal of attracting a more diverse faculty and staff to help advance our strategic initiatives. The proposed position must fit within the area’s strategic plan for growth and be fully funded by the sponsoring unit within two years.
Funding
Funding will be provided at 75% of the combined salary and benefits (up to $75,000) for the first one year of employment. If necessary, units may request a second year of funding (up to $75,000).
Funding Request Requirements
- Rationale statement as to how the applicant brings unique contributions and perspectives from their lived/professional experiences to their area.
- Rationale statement as to how this position will fit within the area’s strategic plan for growth.
- Justification plan as to how the position will be fully funded within two years.
- A detailed professional development, networking, and mentorship plan for the appointment, including but not limited to Diverse Faculty Mentoring Program, Employee Affinity Organizations, Women’s Center Women’s Mentoring Program, and Diverse Staff Mentoring Program.
- Proposed applicant's resume/CV.
- For Faculty Positions:
- Letter of recommendation and support from the college dean
- Teaching, Research, and Service Requirements
- For administrative positions:
- Letter of recommendation and support from the division head
- Position description and Compensation results
Note: Any request without all required materials will not be considered for review.
In addition to teaching/research/work/duties consistent with college/department/administrative units’ expectations, strategic faculty/staff hires will be provided an opportunity to participate in university-level professional development and networking programs such as the Diverse Faculty Mentoring Program, Employee Affinity Organizations, Women’s Center Women’s Mentoring Program, and Diverse Staff Mentoring Program as a component of their service contributions.
Review Process
Applications are accepted at any time. Applications will be reviewed on the first business day of each month or thereabout, with a decision made and communicated in writing before the first business day of the following month. Up to five (5) applications will be approved each year. Preference will be given to departments/units not funded during the previous year/cycle.