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Faculty – Fixed-Term, Non-Probationary (FTNP)

For replacement or recruitment of temporary faculty, identify the type of search necessary based on the need for temporary faculty as defined below:

Abbreviated Search (for faculty hired to fill in for faculty on leave of absence or sabbatical)

1. In the recruitment of fixed-term, non-probationary positions, follow the steps established for a Full-Time, Probationary/Tenure-Track Faculty Search Process with the following three exceptions:
   1. Recruitment need only be at the regional level with an advertisement placed on the web (SCSU & MnSCU Employment Opportunities) and if desired, in a major regional newspaper; and
   2. A two- to three-week time frame is sufficient for regional advertising.
   3. Except for local candidates, only telephone interviews shall be conducted for fixed-term positions.

Emergency Search – (for faculty hired in the case of illness, death, sudden resignation with less than 30 days notice, failed search or need to additional class sections or other circumstances where time precludes either a regular or abbreviated search)

1. Requests for an emergency search must be accompanied with reason. The department/unit will request (in writing) a waiver of affirmative action policies with the Equity & Affirmative Action Officer (EAAO) and provide the EAAO with an explanation of what recruitment strategies the department/unit will make,  Sabbatical leave is not an acceptable reason to do an emergency search.
   1. The request should include:
      1. reasons for the waiver request;
      2. what recruitment strategies the department/unit will make;
      3. in what publications they will advertise,
      4. what organizations they will contact,
      5. what other attempts the department/unit will make to ensure a successful search process, etc.
   2. Where possible, candidates will be selected from an available pool of applicants.
   3. Emergency search appointments are not renewable and a regular FTNP or tenure-track search must be organized for a normal appointment.

Adjunct Instructors

Creation of Adjunct Pool (for part-time faculty teaching 10 credits or less per academic year)

1. At least every 24 months, each department must create a viable adjunct pool. The pool is created by placing the adjunct advertisement on the web (SCSU & MnSCU Employment Opportunities) and in a major regional newspaper. Follow these steps:
   1. Submit the ad to Equity & Affirmative Action Office (EAA) for approval prior to ad placement. 
   2. Once approved, the EAA will post the ad on SCSU and MnSCU websites. 
   3. The department may also place an ad in a regional newspaper.  The EAA will assist in the placement of the ad, but department is responsible for the cost of the newspaper ads. 
2. All applicants must be sent an email acknowledging receipt of the application. The EAA will provide an email template with a link to an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for Affirmative Action Recruitment survey embedded in the email template. Applicants should be strongly encouraged to complete the online survey. Submission of the online survey is voluntary, but the acknowledgement with the survey link must be sent to all applicants. The survey results are important to the work that the EAA does and we appreciate your assistance with this.
3. Applicants for the pool must be screened using an approved screening form either when they are received or as each adjunct position presents itself. Adjuncts who have taught in the past should also be invited to apply and screened and listed along with any new applicants.
4. A listing of all applications received should be forwarded to the EAA using the Applicant Flow Analysis form. Specific reasons for non-selection must be included for those not chosen. Once approved by the EAA, an offer of employment may be extended.
5. An Unclassified Employment Request Form must be submitted to Human Resources for each adjunct hire (along with the completed SCSU Unclassified Personnel Application Form, transcripts of graduate and undergraduate work, letters of recommendation, if a new hire). This form must be complete and must include all of the appropriate information and signatures for an adjunct hire (including account to be charged, appointment dates, course number(s), number of credits, appointment percentage of FTE and any special considerations).