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Recruitment Information

 

Departments and administrative units must conduct a search for all all faculty and non-classified positions unless the appointed position is for a year or less.

 

Below are the recruitment forms you will need throughout the search process:

As an effort to recruit and retain employees, direct applicants to this website for more information about the UA and the NWA: University of Arkansas College Town Profile

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, feel free to contact:

Danielle L. Wood, Assistant Director - 575-4825 
Elecia Smith, Administrative Specialist - 575-4019


 Non-Classified/ Faculty Recruitment Process

This process to ensure that the University complies with regulations from a number of federal agencies. Before a position can be advertised it must be authorized  by the appropriate department head, dean and/or vice chancellor.  Authorization includes approval of the budgetary requirements by a department’s chain of command and approval of the recruitment plan by the Office of Affirmative Action.   As a general rule faculty and non-classified positions must be advertised for a minimum of thirty (30) days  before an applicant can be offered the position. 

Pre-Advertise Approval

Feel free to send the paperwork via e-mail or fax to 575-7637.
***The request will not be approved unless all completed information is received.****

Please utilize the Recruitment Sources for advertising.

 

 Recruting Period


As application packages are being received, remember to send a acknowledgement letter applicant information sheet and business reply envelope.

The business reply envelopes will be received in the packet of information from our office. If you need additional envelopes, call 575-4019.

**Phone Interviews may be conducted during this period**

 Pre-Interview Approval

The following information must be submitted to OFAA for approval prior to conducting on-campus interviews:

  •   Applicant Worksheet Excel -  Complete Columns "A" - "G" only
  •   Resumes of the candidates identified on Applicant Worksheet as  "3. Requesting approval to interview applicant"

Feel free to send the paperwork via e-mail to ofaa@uark.edu or fax to 575-7637.

***The request will not be approved unless all completed information is received.****

 

Pre-Hire Approval


Before the the candidate chosen for the position is contacted, the following documents must be submitted to OFAA for approval:

  • Recruitment Summary Form
  • A brief summary of all interviews conducted with applicants.
  • A draft copy of the offer letter. (See Sample Letters)

Feel free to send the paperwork via e-mail to ofaa@uark.edu or fax to 575-7637.

Go to our Recruitment Manual for the full recruitment process information.

 

 Sample Letters

  • Initial Acknowledgement Letter : Acknowledge receipt of the application within two to three days via a written letter or e-mail to the applicant
  • Delay Letter: If scheduling of interviews is delayed or varies from the Initial Applicant Acknowledgement Letter, follow-up with another letter
  • Not Interviewed, Not Hired: Notify applicants who will not be be interviewed as soon as you know they will not be considered as candidates for the position
  • Interviewed, but not Hired: Respect those applicants who are interviewed by contacting them in a timely manner if they are not going to be selected.
  • Offer Letter (Sample): Appointment for Tenured &Tenure-Track Faculty and Administrative/Faculty Positions: Required Items and Text
  • Offer Letter (Sample): Appointment for Non-Tenure Track Faculty Positions
  • Offer Letter (Sample): Appointment for Non-Classified/Non-Faculty Positions

Additional Documents


Affirmative Action/Diversity Statements

In accordance to university policy, all positions announcements must contain affirmative action, "legal authority to work" and freedom of information act statements. Please see one of the variations below:

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, parental status, or veteran status. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving a culturally diverse faculty and staff.  We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to the social, ethnic, and gender diversity of our faculty and academic community. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution committed to achieving diversity (racial, ethnic, and gender) to its faculty. Therefore, the University is especially interested in applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the Department. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty and staff.  The University is especially interested in applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of all program area. The University of Arkansas also has a commitment to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. For additional information about the University of Arkansas, see the University's Web Site: http://www.uark.edu/. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.