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Inclusive Excellence Hiring

“We understand that diversity and inclusion are essential components of our excellence.” Ohio State Values

Hiring managers/department leadership should regularly articulate the importance of diversity in achieving academic excellence and the departmental mission. Existing research shows that diversity advances institutional excellence and affirms inclusiveness is excellence. 

Before the Search:

Where do we want our unit to be in 3 to 5 years? Engage in ongoing unit dialogue about the role of staff recruitment and retention as it relates to diversity and innovation.

  • What perspectives and experiences are we missing?
  • How will this position contribute to our mission and shared values?

Staff Search Resources

Resources to Support Searches

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This material provided by the College of Engineering Inclusive Excellence Talent Acquisition Guide Subcommittee has been adapted from numerous search publications, including The Ohio State University College of Engineering Guide to Effective Faculty Searches, the University of Iowa Faculty Search Committee Practices to Advance Equity, Ball State University Resources for Inclusive Excellence Hiring, The Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion Searching for Inclusive Excellence, College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Research on Bias and Assumptions and UCLA Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion’s (2014; 2017).