Discusses the need for graduate certificate programs for teaching in the California Community College System. Describes the Community College Faculty Preparation Program at California State University, Sacramento, which covers the following: the community college as an institution; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; the students; and the…

Spousal hiring in higher education institutions is becoming a common practice in this day and age. Sought-after faculty members often base their decisions as to whether or not to accept a position at a certain college or university on whether or not their spouse or partner can be accommodated at the same institution. Colleges and…

For American Indian scholars, securing a job in higher education can sometimes be as simple as checking a box. Most of the country's colleges and universities do not require proof of tribal enrollment from faculty or staff who identify themselves as American Indians. Students looking to receive financial aid, however, must submit proof that they…

In this article, the authors highlight an issue in science education facing many university and college science departments: hiring faculty who can bring to the department specialized expertise in science education. To begin to address this issue, a collaborative team of tenure-track faculty--all of whom are primarily trained in science and have…

Reviews issues related to faculty shortages in engineering, suggesting that full cooperation from the engineering profession, academia, industry, and government is necessary to make any solution work. Discusses possible solutions and describes current university/industry relationships. (SK)

Describes the six-step faculty-selection process used by Skokie 68 School District (Skokie, Illinois) to recruit the highest quality teachers: (1) recruitment; (2) screening interviews; (3) administrative team screening; (4) reference checking; (5) followup interviews; and (6) demonstration teaching. (LMI)

An expected wave of retirements has some institutions stockpiling professors by hiring them before openings occur, while many colleges and universities worry about the dwindling supply of high-quality faculty candidates. (MSE)

Describes the harsh job search process for historians, exemplified by the "Pit," an interview fair held at the annual meeting of the American Historical Association. Offers insights from interviewers and interviewees on the "labyrinth"-like process for often undesirable teaching positions. (EV)

Reports on interviews with senior administrators at 12 Catholic colleges and universities concerning hiring practices in light of the institution's religious and educational mission. Found institutions had multiple ways to determine candidates' understanding of and commitment to the institution's mission; preferred practicing Catholics especially…

The Beijing University personnel reform has taken a substantive step. Director Zhou Yueming of the Beijing University Personnel Department confirmed the Beida Personnel Department issued a notice over the Beida campus Web site (www.pku.edu.cn) announcing the public recruitment of professors. Ninety-five professorial positions are anticipating…

Problems encountered by young minority faculty members at Old Dominion University (Virginia) in the institution's attempt to diversify its faculty are examined, including expectations perceived by new faculty as unreasonable, lack of mentoring or institutional support, and perceptions of racial bias. Difficulties in retaining black faculty members…

The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges' initiative to recruit more black faculty is described, its accomplishments are outlined, and lessons learned are noted, based on the experiences of participants in a visiting scholars program. (MSE)

This policy briefing aims to raise awareness and understanding among policy-makers and UK higher institutions of the international dimensions of academic staff recruitment and the factors that may influence it. This briefing summarises recent research and considers its implications for institutions and for national policies. Annex A contains:…

In support of its academic programs in the sciences, the University of Texas has recruited noted scientists to its campuses (with substantial salaries and benefits). This support for the sciences includes funds for new equipment and programs. (Author/JN)

Describes a feature of the School of Chemical Sciences within the University of East Anglia at Norwich, which incorporates yearly a visiting faculty member chosen from an industrial or government laboratory. (CS)