Resources for Enhancing Faculty Diversity

Training

• NC State Search Committee Orientation offered by Equal Opportunity and Equity in the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED)
• Interrupting Bias in the faculty search process: A film and facilitation guide
• Jeff Braden, Dean of College of Humanities and Social Sciences, discussing diversity with a faculty search committee

OIED materials on conducting an equitable search

• Guidelines for Recruiting a Diverse Workforce
• Diversity Recruitment Resources
• Permissible Questions

Sample language for position descriptions

The Department of … at North Carolina State University invites applications for … positions. Appointments are to begin in August 2018. Department priorities include…insert your priorities here… Inclusiveness and diversity are integral to NC State’s commitment to excellence in research, engagement, and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience engaging with diversity through activities such as fostering an inclusive environment, working with students from diverse backgrounds, or incorporating diverse perspectives in research.

Additional Resources

• Developing Diverse Department Faculties: A Guide for Department Heads
• Sample Candidate Evaluation Form

• NC State’s Target of Opportunity and Dual Career Hiring Program
• RDF Library of Readings and Videos on Faculty Diversity
• Video: “Introducing and Implementing Faculty Diversity Plans”