Template for Advertisement: Initiation of Faculty Search
The [Division of _______ in the ] Department of _______ at Stanford University seeks a
_______________ [candidate qualifications, for example, “board certified pulmonologist”] to join the
[Department/Division] as [rank] in the [faculty line(s)].
[Include criteria for the appropriate faculty line(s) and delete others:]
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The predominant criterion for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to
research and teaching.
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The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the Medical Center Line shall be excellence in the
overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and
institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.
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The major criterion for appointment for faculty in the Non-tenure Line (Research) is evidence of
high-level performance as a researcher for whose special knowledge a programmatic need exists.
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The major criterion for appointment for faculty in the Non-tenure Line (Teaching) is evidence of
high-level performance as a teacher for whose special knowledge and pedagogical skills a
programmatic need exists.
[If search is for multiple ranks, include:] Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and
experience of the successful candidate.
[Specify required and desired qualifications for candidates. For example:] The successful applicant
should have _______________[include qualifications such as degree, board certification, medical
licensure, area(s) of expertise, teaching experience, accomplishments].
[And/or:] We are particularly interested in candidates who ____________[include desired qualifications,
without making position specification too narrow, or specific to any one candidate].
[And/or:] We expect the successful candidate to ______________ [include programs to develop or
administer, expected teaching duties, scholarly/research expectations, involvement with other
departments or schools, other duties or responsibilities].
[If applicable] Applications will be reviewed beginning __________(date) and accepted until ________
(date or “position is filled”).
[EEO language, required:] Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to
increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women,
members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as from others
who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
Submit CV, a brief letter and the names of three references [or whatever materials are required] to:
[Name, address of Search Committee Chair]
[Note: if there are any known candidates, this contact must not have a relationship with them, e.g.
mentor or collaborator – instead use a search committee member, division chief, or other faculty
member.]
Revised 6/19/14