An inclusive job description is one that communicates the institution’s desire and commitment to attract, retain and advance a diverse workforce. Simultaneously, an inclusive job description allows prospective employees to envision the possibility of their success and sense of belonging at the institution. In order to ensure a diverse hiring pool of faculty talent, job descriptions should include language that not only appeals to a broad range of applicants, but that also highlights institutional goals of creating an innovative and vibrant campus community where diversity of thought and experience is welcomed and encouraged.
- Highlight accomplishments that speak to diversity and inclusion as core values of the institution.
See the following required position description language, (https://academicaffairs.iupui.edu/Diversity-Resources/Resources-for-Search-Committees).
TO BE ADDED TO ALL FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTIONS*:
As the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUPUI condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IUPUI.
[*Schools with operations on more than one campus should adapt as much of this language as reasonably possible, while indicating the specific IU campus on which the position is based and aligning with that campus’ stated values for diversity, equity, and inclusion]
- Use gender-neutral language (http://gender-decoder.katmatfield.com/)
- Avoid descriptions that include narrowly-defined qualifications, which limit a range of interests, backgrounds and experiences
- Express desire for candidates who have experience and expertise working with underserved and/or underrepresented student populations
- Require a diversity statement as part of application materials requested
- Articulate linguistic diversity as valuable skill; for example, “Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required”
- Have the position description reviewed by OEO to ensure discrimination-free language
- Describe how the position contributes to the campus goal of diversity, equity and inclusion
