Human Resource Services (HRS) assists the Office of the Provost in administering Faculty recruitment and hiring processes. HRS has the following tools, broken into 5 distinct phases to provide assistance and guidance for the recruitment and hiring of Faculty positions.

The HR Service Team for each area/college is available to assist with appropriate recruitment and hiring processes as well as the use of Workday Recruit.

For quick access to Workday, click here.

Key Contacts for Faculty Recruitments:

Office of the Provost:

This office has overall university responsibility for recruitment, search and selection processes for Faculty. All Faculty positions and appointments system-wide, including tenure and tenure-track, require final approval from this office.

Human Resource Services (HRS):

HRS provides guidance and advice to Appointing Authorities, department administrators, and search committees on recruitment and hiring policies, processes, and regulations. Additionally, HRS administers and trains users on Workday. The HR Consultant for each area/college is available to assist with appropriate recruitment and hiring processes as well as the use of Workday. For area or college specific trainings, contact your HR Service Team.

International Programs:

The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) unit of International Programs assists in review and intake for WSU-sponsored employment visas, as well as a review of advertising information for tenure-track Faculty positions, in compliance with requirements from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Office of Compliance and Civil Rights:

Ensures EEO/AA compliance for the university. Additionally, the CCR is responsible for investigating complaints of discrimination or retaliation. The CCR provides guidance and training on employment laws, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and discrimination.

ADVANCE at WSU:

Seeks to develop an inclusive research institution whose faculty are supported by a system that promotes career-long excellence for all—irrespective of gender. ADVANCE focuses on work/ life transition points — especially those that disproportionately impact women — and any obstacles to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and advancing an exceptional, diverse Faculty.