Lead a faculty search

Following search approval, each search is assigned an HR partner (Jessica Johnston - jessica.johnston@maine.edu & Melissa Gray – melissa.gray@maine.edu) and an Associate Dean. Follow the steps below to complete the search and hiring process.

Link to requisition template (HRT)

Position posting

Minimum posting duration: 30 days

Save screenshots of external postings (Day 1 and Day 30)

Review diversity policy vis a vis pool – meet with HR for input

Advertise widely and generate a diverse pool

HireTouch

Discipline-relevant publications and job boards

Listservs

Personal contacts

Equal Opportunity training

For all search committee members who have not done so in 12 months

https://umaine.edu/eo/hiring-recruitment/search-briefing-schedule

Initial applicant review

HR will send ranking sheet to search chairs

Committee members must score independently based on qualifications in the ad

Chair aggregates rankings

Committee meets to review scores; may make adjustments in the group setting

Candidates moving to the next stage must be contiguously ranked at the top

Chair sends rankings to HR partner, cc'ing Associate Dean, with a request to interview the top candidates

Interviews - video

Interviews - on-campus

Interviews - on-campus

Final recommendation

After the search committee submits their final recommendation, the final stages of the search run through the unit leader and the Dean's office.

Offer and negotiation