Recruitment of Jointly Appointed Faculty

When the Secondary Unit is Known at the Start of the Search

If two units agree to search for a jointly appointed faculty member, the allocation letter signed by Dean Maxson is addressed to both DEOs and states that Dean Curto’s secretary will call them to arrange a meeting to discuss:

• The makeup of the search committee.
• Whether reviews of the position will follow Model A or Model B (see Joint Appointments for descriptions of models and procedures).
• The new faculty member’s rights and duties in the secondary department, such as voting, student committee membership, service load, and teaching load/assignments.
• Whether the new faculty member will have office space in the secondary unit (specify the room, if possible).
• The secondary unit’s contribution to moving expenses.
• The secondary unit’s contribution to start-up costs.
• A model itinerary for the interview process; specifically, how candidates will meet effectively with faculty and students from the secondary unit.

The DEOs of both units must sign the Affirmative Action Form A, which is submitted to Dean Curto. If the secondary unit is in another college, that college’s dean must also sign the Form A.

When a candidate is chosen, both DEOs must sign the Affirmative Action Form D (as well as the appropriate dean if the secondary unit is in another college). The names of both DEOs must appear on the draft offer letter submitted to Dean Curto with the Form D, and both DEOs must sign the actual offer letter. The model offer letter designed for a joint appointment (listed under “Language for Special Circumstances” on the CLAS website) is used in these cases.

When a Secondary Unit is Identified During the Search

If a search committee recommends a candidate for an interview for whom a secondary appointment seems a reasonable possibility, the likely secondary unit or units must participate in the on-campus interviews.

If that candidate is selected, the DEOs of the primary and secondary units meet with Dean Curto to discuss the terms and details of the joint appointment as described above. The procedures for submitting the Form D and extending the offer are the same as for a joint search.