College of Arts & Sciences
SEARCH COMMITTEE & ADVERTISING INFORMATION
POSITION INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT:
POSITION #:
POSITION TITLE:
POSITION DISCIPLINE:
ADVERTISING DEADLINE:
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS
BEGINS ON:
SEARCH COMMITTEE GUIDELINES
TENURE TRACK
In the case of a tenured/tenure-track faculty recruitment, the Chair will designate a committee to
conduct the search for the position. When constituting the search committee, attention should be given
to the composition of its membership with respect to academic discipline, research area and rank. It is
essential that committee members bring a variety of perspectives to the recruitment process.
The Professional Standards Committee joins the Provost's Office in suggesting that the hiring unit
consider all relevant units and constituencies as it determines search committee membership.
Suggestions for increased communication among units in regard to tenure-track recruitment are
included in the Guidelines for Recruiting Tenure-Track Faculty.
Membership:
The appropriate composition of a search committee depends, in part, on the nature of the position
under recruitment. Positions with a transdisciplinary focus need transdisciplinary search committees.
Other more discipline-specific positions may or may not require transdisciplinary representation.
Consistent with the Spring, 2010 report of the Faculty Senate Professional Standards Committee, these
guidelines will be implemented in ways that preserve flexibility and allow units to develop appropriate
committees based on the position to be filled, subject to the oversight of the Provost's Office.
The search committee:
 should include one member from either outside the recruiting department or outside the
recruiting college or school*
 should include 3-6 members*
 should not be Chaired by the recruiting department Chairperson
 must share in the campus-wide commitment to recruiting a diverse workforce
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*External committee membership will not be possible or appropriate in all cases. To the extent possible,
external members of the committee should be fully involved in the search process. There may be
aspects of the process, such as attendance at professional meetings, in which they might not participate.
NON-TENURE TRACK
Membership:
In the case of a non-tenure-track faculty recruitment, the Dean and/or Chair will designate a committee
to conduct the search for the position. When constituting the search committee, attention should be
given to the composition of its membership with respect to academic discipline, research area (or other
more appropriate area of responsibility) and rank. It is essential that committee members bring a variety
of perspectives to the recruitment process.
SEARCH COMMITTEE DETAILS
SEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR
NAME:
RANK:
DEPARTMENT:
DISCIPLINE:
BRIEF SUMMARY OF
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
AND/OR RELEVANCE
TO RECRUITMENT:
SEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBER #1:
NAME:
RANK:
DEPARTMENT:
DISCIPLINE:
BRIEF SUMMARY OF
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
AND/OR RELEVANCE
TO RECRUITMENT:
SEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBER #2:
NAME:
RANK:
DEPARTMENT:
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DISCIPLINE:
BRIEF SUMMARY OF
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
AND/OR RELEVANCE
TO RECRUITMENT:
SEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBER #3:
(IF APPLICABLE)
SEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBER #4:
(IF APPLICABLE)
SEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBER #5:
(IF APPLICABLE)
NAME:
RANK:
DEPARTMENT:
DISCIPLINE:
BRIEF SUMMARY OF
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
AND/OR RELEVANCE
TO RECRUITMENT:
NAME:
RANK:
DEPARTMENT:
DISCIPLINE:
BRIEF SUMMARY OF
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
AND/OR RELEVANCE
TO RECRUITMENT:
NAME:
RANK:
DEPARTMENT:
DISCIPLINE:
BRIEF SUMMARY OF
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
AND/OR RELEVANCE
TO RECRUITMENT:
ADVERTISING COPY REQUIRED ELEMENTS
TENURE TRACK
1. The effective date of the position;
2. Identification of the position as tenure-track;
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3.
4.
5.
6.
Position rank;
Field(s) in which terminal degree is required;
NO deadline for filing materials (you may indicate the date review of applications will begin);
A statement of research expectations.
SAMPLE: The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an active program of research
or creative activity that leads to publication and/or presentation in peer-reviewed scholarly
outlets and, where available, to seek extramural funding for that research;
7. A statement of teaching and advising expectations.
SAMPLE: Faculty members are expected to teach, advise, and mentor undergraduate and
graduate students when appropriate.
SAMPLE COMBINING #6 AND #7: The successful candidate will develop a vigorous sponsored
research program, teach at all levels, and advise undergraduate and graduate master's and
doctoral students, in addition to professional contributions and service.
8. When relevant, a statement of transdisciplinary expectations. SAMPLE: to be developed in
concert with the Provost's Office and the appropriate units;
NON TENURE TRACK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The effective date of the position;
The expected length of the appointment (if not continuing in nature);
Position rank/title;
Appropriate level of degree and field(s) in which it is required;
A statement of appropriate instructional/outreach/research/professional/clinical expectations.
ADVERTISING COPY:
ADVERTISING TITLE:
ADVERTISING COPY:
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ADVERTISING COPY
REQUIRED:
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the
diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research,
teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter
information about how they will further this goal.
The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
The Department is committed to increasing faculty diversity and welcomes
applications from women, veterans and underrepresented ethnic, racial and
cultural groups and from people with disabilities.
ADVERTISING COPY OPTIONAL DESCRIPTION
OF UVM:
Founded in 1791, UVM has been called one of the "public ivies" and is
consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. The
University is located in Burlington, Vermont, also rated as one of the best small
cities in America. The greater Burlington area has a population of about 125,000
and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the
Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York.
Burlington and the surrounding area provide an environment rich in cultural and
recreational activities for individuals and families, with multiple opportunities for
interactions with local industry and communities.
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