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3.29 / Search Waivers
Purpose:
The purpose of this statement is to set forth University policy on
how a hiring decision can appropriately be made without having a search
process.
Preamble:
The primary focus and purpose of a search process is to employ persons
whose qualifications enhance the University's commitment to academic
excellence, while providing equal opportunity and taking affirmative
steps toward employing a workforce which is representative of the
available labor supply. While recognizing that an open and
competitive
search process is the preferred methodology to recruit faculty and
staff, it is recognized that there are situations where a hiring
decision can be appropriately made without having a search process.
Policy Statement:
1. An individual may be hired without a formal search process if
the individual, or the position the individual is to assume, was
provided for and/or referenced in a grant application or contract
proposal that has been approved and funded.
2. An individual may be hired without a formal search process if
the position is funded by a grant or contract and the employment
relationship is anticipated to be no longer than eighteen (18) months
in duration.
3. An individual may be hired without a formal search process if
the individual has been previously employed by the University as a
student employee or a research assistant for a minimum of eighteen (18)
months prior to the proposed hire.
4. An individual may be hired without a formal search process if
the position is a Visiting Professor or Visiting Scholar position
anticipated to be no longer than three (3) years in duration.
5. An individual may be hired without a formal search process if
the individual has previously been employed in private business or
industry or in a governmental position, and possesses unique
qualifications, experiences, talents and skills that would benefit
current or prospective University students.
6. Any request for a search waiver must be submitted to the
Director of Equal Employment Opportunity and the Director of Human
Resources for review and comment prior to a final decision being made
by the responsible Vice President or the President of the University.
Implementation:
This policy shall be included in the WSU Policies and Procedures
Manual and shared with appropriate constituencies of the
University.
The Director of Equal Employment Opportunity
shall have
primary
responsibility for publication, dissemination and implementation of
this University policy.
Effective Date:
February 1, 2008
