Recruitment Information

Faculty recruitment at CSUDH involves multiple steps and procedures. The following resources are designed to support departments and search committees throughout the faculty search and hiring process. If you should have any questions, please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development at (310) 243-3766 or email facultyaffairs@csudh.edu .

Faculty Recruitment Process and Advertising Guidelines

Faculty Requisition Plan [PDF]
Position Description Template for Coaches [MS WORD]
Position Description Template for Full-Time Lecturers [MS WORD]
Position Description Template for Instructional Faculty [MS WORD]
Position Description Template for Math Instructional Faculty [MS WORD]
Position Description Template for Librarians [MS WORD]
Position Description Template for Student Counselors [MS WORD]
Position Description Template for Temporary Faculty Pool [MS WORD]

Procedures and Resources for Search Committees

Procedures and Policies

Guides

CHRS Recruiting of Part-Time Faculty

Templates and Forms

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If I have served on a search committee within the last two years, do I need to attend the workshop this year? You need only attend a faculty recruitment workshop once every two years, but it is always helpful to attend a workshop as a refresher. However, you will need to complete the Searches and Recruitments in the CSU video every year and sign off on the Confidentiality Agreement.
Do I need to complete the Searches and Recruitments in the CSU again if I served on a search committee last year? Yes. You will need to complete the Searches and Recruitments in the CSU video every year and send your certificate of completion to Ms. Cheryl Atienza. The video is 60-90 minutes. You can locate the instructions on the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development website.
How do I print my certificate of completion? Follow this simple steps to print your certificates.
       3a. After you log on to the CSU Learn site and completed the video.
       3b. Click the icon on the upper left hand corner.
       3c. Click "Reporting".
       3d. Click "Training Transcript".
       3e. Click the icon to print each certificate.
Is it mandatory that I sign the Confidentiality Agreement and why? Yes. You must sign the Confidentiality Agreement form to gain access to the application materials for your job. Search Committee members are to protect the privacy of candidates and to preserve the integrity of the recruiting process, all search committee members are required to maintain confidentiality throughout and after the conclusion of the recruitment process. Confidential information includes matters discovered or discussed during the recruiting process. All information relating to another search may only be discussed with other search committee members, Human Resources, or Administrators in the chain of command of the hiring department.
Can I request an independent Workshop for my recruitment/committee? Yes. Please email your request to catienza@csudh.edu. We will do our best to accommodate your request. However, it is best to attend the Workshop.
May I attend the Workshop through Zoom? Yes, please email Ms. Cheryl Atienza.
There are many Recruitment Documents, and I do not know where to start as a Search Committee Member. Where do I start first as a search committee member? Start with the Full-time Faculty Recruitment Procedures and Checklist. The Checklist is direct and will keep you on target with the recruitment steps. Email your questions to Ms. Cheryl Atienza.
How Do I Gain Access to my job? As a search committee member, you must complete Phase I (Steps 1-3) of the “Full-time Faculty Recruitment Procedures and Checklist.” Instructions are located on the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development website.
How do I/we get a direct link for our job? Once your position has been posted, the search committee will receive an email with the direct link from Cheryl Atienza.