Search Proposal Form

Search Proposal Form
Use this form for tenure track and non-tenure track search proposals.
Name *

First Name Last Name
Email *
example@example.com
Department/Program *
Is this a joint request?
If yes, please list the name of joint Department/Program
Type of Request: *

Tenure Track Position Core Lecturer (permanent, long-term) Position Other (example: Open-Rank, Multiple Positions) Non-Tenure Track Position (short-term replacement/non-permanent position)
Please submit a short explanation for this request. (example: bridging position, new line, temporary replacement) *

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Tenure Track/Core Lecturer/Other Search Justification
Deadline for submissions is December 1st.

Please attach a 3- to 5-page justification for this request which takes into account CAP's Criteria for Staffing Requests. The request should include:
1. A short statement of the vision for your curriculum over the next 5 to 10 years
2. A clear explanation of the curricular needs that the position will address
3. Information on how this request addresses issues raised in your most recent decennial or midterm review
4. A departmental mentoring plan (for more information, visit the "Faculty Mentoring" section of the Faculty Development page of the Office of the Provost and Dean of the Faculty website)
If you would like statistics or supporting data for your justification, please contact the Office of Institutional Research.
Position Request *
Supplemental Documentation (example: letters of support)

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After submission, two representatives of the Committee on Academic Priorities will contact you to schedule a meeting to discuss your request more fully.

If you have any questions, please contact the Faculty Recruitment and Appointment Specialist in the Office of the Provost and Dean of the Faculty.

Note: The Committee on Academic Priorities receives more proposals for tenure track positions each year than it can recommend for approval. The Committee and the Deans review all tenure track requests very carefully.

Non-Tenure Track Search Justification
The Associate Provost meets with Chairs and Directors during the fall semester in order to review and approve staffing needs for the following academic year.

Should it be determined that a replacement is needed to fill a temporary, full-time vacancy, a national search is required. In such cases, please complete the non-tenure track search justification below.
Rank of position requested: *

Lecturer Visiting Assistant Professor Post-doctorate Course Support
Length of position requested: *

One academic year Two academic years
Start date of position requested: *
(Example: July 1, 2017)
Note: Non-Tenure Track search requests are reviewed and approved by the Associate Provost.

Once a search is approved, you will be notified by the Faculty Recruitment & Appointment Specialist with next steps. Please contact the Office of the Provost with any questions: 413-585-3000.

Tenure Track/Core Lecturer/Other Search Justification