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Human Resources

Recruitment

Salisbury University has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunities to all qualified people. Therefore, we look to recruit exceptional, student-centered and diverse faculty and staff from across Maryland, the United States and around the world. Salisbury University commits to offer and maintain equal opportunity and diversity in all departments within the University. To accomplish this, Salisbury University is devoted to hiring accomplished faculty and staff who believe and focus on supporting a collaborative, quality learning environment and who are dedicated to excellence.

The Recruiting Process

As of July 1, 2024 Salisbury University will be using Workday to facilitate the recruitment process.

  1. Upon approval of a position request, department admin will enter the approved position information into Workday.
  2. Once posted on the updated site, hiring managers will receive a notice from HR with helpful interview material and a request to meet.
  3. At the scheduled meeting, HR will discuss the recruitment strategy and the interview process for the requested position with the hiring manager and any committee members that would like to join. Training can be provided as needed.

Note: If positions are not attracting candidate pools, hiring managers should reach out to HR for additional posting options.

Candidate Selection

  1. Interview style varies by position type but interview standards should be determined before the processes begins to maintain consistency throughout the selection process.
  2. Once a finalist has been selected, the hiring manager will complete at least three reference checks.
    If the candidate passes the reference checks, the hiring manager will extend a verbal offer.
  3. Once the verbal offer has been accepted, the hiring manager will contact HR and send all interview material.
  4. HR will send the finalist a formal offer letter and the new hire forms.
  5. Once the offer letter has been signed, HR will let the candidate know they must complete the background check process and will reach out to all other candidates to let them know they have not advanced.

If you have questions, need assistance or are unable to locate a document, please E-mail humanresources@salisbury.edu.

Faculty Recruitment Resources 

Faculty Ad Templates 

Staff Recruitment Resources