Full course description
This essential program is designed to guide Department Chairs through equitable and compliant hiring practices, ensuring FIU’s commitment to diversity, fairness, and excellence in faculty recruitment. As a federal contractor, FIU adheres to strict affirmative action and equal opportunity laws, and this course empowers participants to fulfill those responsibilities effectively.
Participants will explore key aspects of the hiring process, including drafting inclusive job advertisements, forming effective search committees, conducting unbiased interviews, and managing campus visits. The course will also delve into federal compliance requirements, such as ADA accommodations, protected class considerations, and best practices for engaging candidates ethically and transparently.
Through case studies, practical scenarios, and policy guidance, this program equips you with the knowledge and tools to foster practical hiring practices while enhancing FIU’s academic excellence. Completion of the course requires a final attestation to ensure mastery of the material and FIU’s shared commitment to fairness and compliance in faculty hiring.
Join us in shaping an innovative and collaborative academic community built on fair and impartial hiring practices.