As best practices and laws may change fairly frequently, prior to beginning a search, the committee chair should review the updated Policies and Procedures for a Sucessful Search, and the remaining members of the committee should review the Search Committe Training Handbook. These documents give the specifics of what is expected when conducting a search. (Reminder: all members of search committees should have participated in a short training session before starting a search.)
Feel free to consult with the EO/AA office at any time regarding any questions or issues that arise while conducting a search and hire.
Policy Manuals for PSU's Search Process:
For Search Committe Members:
Search Committee Training Handbook, 2009-2010
For Chairs of Search Committees:
Policies and Procedures for a Successful Search, 2009-2010
Forms for use in the Search Process:
- Candidate Tracking Form
- Position Description Template
- Initial Applicant Assessment Form
- Screening Committee Summary Form
- Telephone Interview Evaluation Form
- On Campus Interview Evaluation Form
- Background Check Consent Form
- Search Report Form
Other Helpful Documents: