Relates some of the author's experiences in hiring new instructors as chair of the English department at Western Washington University. States that hiring is basically a year-round job. Discusses how position descriptions are written, thoughts on affirmative action, and the importance of organization and maintaining a timetable. Presents some…

A survey of journalism faculty (n=407) suggests that ethical standards in college faculty recruitment can not be taken for granted. As the recruitment process becomes more competitive and applicant numbers dwindle, the process should be carefully examined to ensure that truth, trust, and honesty are characteristic of the recruiting procedure. (MSE)

Although females make up approximately 19% of college graduates receiving B.S. degrees in engineering, they account for less than 3% of the engineering faculty positions in North America. Identifies factors that have led to the success of these women faculty and makes recommendations for better integrating women into all engineering disciplines.…

Report highlights Foothill College (California), a community college in Silicon Valley (the costliest housing market in the United States), as an example of the increasing number of colleges having difficulty recruiting faculty because housing is so expensive in their local areas. (DB)

Describes how widespread budget deficits have led to more faculty hiring freezes than higher education has seen in years; however, searches do continue on some campuses. (EV)

This paper addresses recruitment of Health Information faculty for community and technical colleges, an issue of crucial importance because many faculty hired during the enrollment boom of the 1960s are retiring. The design for this research was a factorial experiment, involving a two-way analysis of variance. The participants (N = 194) were…

In this provocative work, Mary Burgan surveys the deterioration of faculty influence in higher education. From campus planning, curriculum, and instructional technology to governance, pedagogy, and academic freedom, she urges far greater consideration for the perspective of the faculty. Burgan evokes the pervasive atmosphere of charge and…

The first article in this three-part series (Christian Higher Education 5(3) 2006: 279-293) introduced the topic of tenure in American evangelical Christian colleges and universities. This article presents the findings from a study designed to ascertain the tenure policies and practices of member institutions in the Council for Christian Colleges…

Current research suggests principal effectiveness is key to a successful instructional program. However, there is considerable lack of uniformity among superintendents regarding principal recruitment and selection. Of the 80 surveys mailed to a random sample of the nation's superintendents, 35 usable surveys rating the importance of 42 recruitment…

Recommends that search and review committees should be elected or named in consultation with relevant constituencies; that search committee recommendations should not be overturned without additional consultation; and that reviews should be linked with limited administrative terms. (Author/PG)

A LIST OF 643 VACANCIES IN 265 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS OF ENGLISH IS ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY BY STATE. EACH ENTRY LISTS NAME OF THE INSTITUTION, POSITION AVAILABLE, WORK LOAD, SALARY, AND OTHER BENEFITS. THIS ISSUE ALSO CONTAINS SUGGESTIONS ABOUT APPLYING FOR POSITIONS AND LISTS SOURCES OF INFORMATION ABOUT INSTITUTIONS, TEACHING…

This questionnaire survey shows the many influences on selection of housing and transportation by employees of a Cleveland junior college district (Cuyahoga Community College). It is felt the data would be pertinent to personnel recruitment, housing policies for faculty and staff, private housing developments, dissemination of housing information…

Chairpersons of departments of psychology and sociology were surveyed concerning the attitudes toward hiring a professional couple in their departments. Responses indicated opposition by 37 percent of the chairpersons, neutrality by 25 percent, and support by 38 percent. (Author)

Outlines the most effective ways of conducting a search for new English department faculty on the college level. (SRT)

This "consultation" notifies interested parties of the plans by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to introduce recruitment incentives for teaching staff in higher education, also known as "golden hellos." These are being introduced from 2003-2004 to encourage new entrants to teaching in higher education…