UTMB HANDBOOK OF OPERATING PROCEDURES

Section 3 Human Resources Policies Subject 3.3 Employment Policy 3.3.8 Faculty and A&P Recruitment

07/01/02 - Effective - Revised - Reviewed Human Resources - Author

Faculty and Administrative & Professional Recruitment

Audience	This policy applies to those with hiring authority over regular UTMB Faculty and Administrative and Professional (A&P) employees.
Policy	The University of Texas Medical Branch is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and is committed to the recruitment and selection of highly qualified employees without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. (Refer to 3.2.1 Equal Employment Opportunity). In addition, UTMB is committed to identifying and actively recruiting under-represented minority individuals and women. Once a desired candidate has been chosen for a position and prior to an offer being extended, the hiring authority must obtain approval of compliance with the recruitment process from the Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Before hire, in addition, professional references and appropriate security background checks shall be completed. The Office of Human Resources can assist in obtaining this information.
Search Committee	The university encourages the use of search committees as advisory units to hiring authorities. Search committees are used to assure the establishment of a sufficient slate of qualified candidates who represent diverse backgrounds and points of view. The search committee should reflect ethnic and gender diversity. Search committee members may come from other departments and schools within UTMB or from institutions outside of UTMB, if appropriate.
Waiver of Recruitment and Selection	Waivers are not often granted. However, they may be granted when the hiring authority can demonstrate that the institution’s capacity to deliver education, patient care, or sponsored scientific research will be seriously hampered, if not granted. These circumstances must be fully documented and justified in writing. Request for waivers shall be submitted to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity.

Procedure	The responsibilities of the hiring authority and search committee are detailed in the “Recruitment and Selection Procedures for Faculty and A&P.” The procedures can be obtained from Human Resources and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity.
References	IHOP Policy 2.12.2, Nondiscrimination IHOP Policy 3.2.1, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action IHOP Policy 3.3.2, Security Clearance for Employees IHOP Policy 5.3.5, Faculty Recruitment