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The Position
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A - 7.1 The Position
- Determine the nature of the position in terms of the specific teaching and research interests required, the needs of post-graduate students and any other school requirements. It is useful to consult with all members of staff in making this decision. Recruitment of a new staff member, particularly to a tenurable position, may have long-term implications and should be made in the context of the school's longer-term strategic goals and objectives.
- Increasingly it is recognised that it is desirable that the University's staff reflect more accurately the diversity in the cultural background and gender of the broader student community. If there is an imbalance, for example, in the ratio of male to female staff, in tenurable positions or at the higher promotional levels, then special efforts may be required in the search process.
- In drafting selection criteria for the position refer to the guidelines found in Human Resources Policy and Procedures (Part A – 2.5). This is a critical task as the selection committee will assess applicants against these criteria. In order to encourage diversity in the school's staffing it is useful to identify specific selection criteria such as meeting the needs of female post-graduate students or working with a culturally diverse student population.
- The level of the position advertised will help define the likely range of applicants. Job-share opportunities or fractional appointments may particularly attract women applicants.
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