Recruiting and Hiring | Penn State College of Health and Human Development

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Hiring with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

College leadership, with input from a College Recruiting and Hiring Working Group, has developed a standard diversity statement to be placed in all full-time job postings for HHD. Individual committees may add to this statement.

College Diversity Statement

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

University Policies and Procedures

All search committee members, chairs, and hiring managers are responsible for understanding University recruiting policies.

HR74: Staff Vacancy Announcement Procedure

HR01: Fair Employment Practices

HR101: Positions Requiring National Search Process

AC13: Procedure for Hiring Full-time Faculty

Penn State Faculty Affairs

Summary of University Policies and Procedures

Federal or University Requirements	Faculty Tenure Track	Faculty Non-Tenure Track	Staff	Post-doctoral
Workday Posting Required	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Posting Length Required	30 days	30 days	7 days	7 days
Position Advertising Required	1 Publication of National Distribution	1 external source	None*	1 external source
Search Committee Required	Yes	Yes	No	No
Applicants Required to Apply in Workday	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Academic Recruitment Form Required	Yes	Yes	No	No
Short List Approval Form Required	Maybe**	Maybe***	No	No

* National Advertising is required for Executives, Division I Head Coaches, Athletic Directors, & Associate Athletic Directors.