Appendix B: Evaluation Criteria Example
Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation of applicants to tenure-track positions will be completed in four stages: 1) applicants to candidates, 2) candidates to semi-finalists, 3) semi-finalists to finalists, and 4) finalists to final recommendation to the Dean. A list of evaluation criteria is provided for each stage.
Applicants to Candidates:
Minimum Requirements
- Requirement: Ph.D., Ed.D., M.F.A., etc.: yes/no/ABD/Will complete before start of appointment
- Requirement: Cover Letter: yes/no
- Requirement: Curriculum Vitae: yes/no
- Requirement: Research Statement: yes/no
- Requirement: Teaching Statement: yes/no
- Requirement: Inclusive Excellence Statement: yes/no
Inclusive Excellence Statement*:
With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about the candidates’ perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. Concrete examples should fall under the areas of:
- Awareness and understanding
- Experience and commitment
- Future plans
*See the Rubric
Candidates to Semi-Finalists:
Candidates will be selected as semi-finalists based on the following criteria and evidenced by the cover letter, curriculum vitae, inclusive excellence statement, evidence of teaching, unofficial transcript, evidence of research (scholarship), etc. (any other required by the search committee).
Criteria | Evidence1 | Rating2 | Comments |
A strong foundation and training in the discipline to be hired | 1, 2, 5 | ||
A commitment to providing high-quality undergraduate and graduate (when appropriate) education | 1, 2, 3, 4 | ||
Potential for / demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse backgrounds at the Undergraduate and, when appropriate, at the graduate level | 1, 2, 3, 4 | ||
Potential for / evidence of scholarship related to the discipline | 1, 2, 3, 6 | ||
A research agenda that advances the discipline’s or department’s needs | 1, 2, 3, 6 | ||
An interest in preparing undergraduates to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds | 1, 2, 3, 4 | ||
A demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship, and/or service | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 | ||
Note: The Inclusive Excellence Statement Rubric must be used to evaluate the statement. *Insert the Inclusive Excellence Statement rubric score. | 3 |
1 Sources: 1=cover letter; 2=CV; 3=inclusive excellence statement; 4=evidence of teaching; 5=unofficial transcript; 6=evidence of scholarship, etc. (any other required by the search committee).
2 Rating: 1=weak; 2=average; and 3=strong
Semi-Finalists to Finalists:
Candidates will be selected as finalists based on the following qualifications and evidenced by the following: (1) cover letter in which the candidate responds to the required and preferred qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) inclusive excellence statement; (4) teaching statement, (5) research (scholarship) statement, and (6) interview via Zoom.
Criteria* | Evidence1 | Rating2 | Comments |
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GENERAL COMMENTS:
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Sources: 1=cover letter; 2=CV; 3=inclusive excellence statement; 4=evidence of teaching; 5=evidence of scholarship, etc.
2 Rating: 1=weak; 2=average; and 3=strong
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Finalists to Final Recommendation:
A recommendation for a tenure-track hire will be based on the required and preferred qualifications and evidenced by the items listed above (semi-finalists to finalists). Additional sources of evidence are the following: (1) letters from three references, (2) finalist interview, and (3) feedback from faculty.
Criteria* | Evidence1 | Rating2 | Comments |
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FEEDBACK FROM DEPARTMENT FACULTY:
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Sources: 1=cover letter; 2=CV; 3=inclusive excellence statement; 4=evidence of teaching; 5=evidence of scholarship, etc.
2 Rating: 1=weak; 2=average; and 3=strong
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