VCOM Faculty Handbook

The Associate Dean, Campus Dean, and the Search Committee shall develop questions to ask all applicants during the interview, which shall be reviewed by Human Resources. Additionally, interviewers should reference the list of improper interview questions (Appendix B) that may be interpreted as discriminatory. The Associate Dean, in consultation with the Campus Dean, will develop the itinerary, and where appropriate may include travel and lodging arrangements for the candidate(s). IRS regulations permit VCOM only to reimburse the applicant for his or her travel expenses. VCOM does not pay travel expenses for the applicant’s spouse or traveling companion. Approval by the Campus Dean is required prior to incurring any expenses beyond interview. In addition to interviews with the Search Committee, all candidates will interview with the Campus Dean and the Provost, appropriate Associate Dean, the Director for Human Resources, and when appropriate, the President. At the conclusion of each candidate’s interview, the Associate Dean will inform the candidate of the next steps in the process and try to determine if the candidate maintains an interest in the position. Candidate Selection Those involved in the interview and selection process are expected to assist in making the best recruitment decisions for VCOM. Following the interviews, the Associate Dean will schedule a meeting of the Search Committee to discuss and rank the respective candidates and make a recommendation to the Campus Dean and the Provost. The Search Committee should, whenever possible, determine whether a second or third ranked individual who meets the requirements for the position should be offered a position in the event the top ranked individual declines an offer. The Campus Dean and the Provost retain the right to make the final decision regarding the selection of candidates. If there are no applicants that the Search Committee finds qualified or appropriate for the mission and vision of the position, regardless of rank from the interview process, the position will remain open. References, Social Media, and Background Checks All applicants, at the time of interview, shall be informed that VCOM will check references, social media, and perform a criminal background search on the recommended candidate. References and background check results are confidential to Human Resources, Associate Dean, and Campus Dean and may impact the selection process. At the conclusion of selecting a candidate, and prior to offering employment to that applicant, Human Resources shall: • Complete a social media review o VCOM reserves the right to consider how applicants present themselves via online media networks. This information can be used to determine whether the applicant has appropriate characteristics (ethical and professional) to be a successful VCOM employee. This information may also be used to determine whether the candidate represents a threat to other faculty, staff, or students. • Conduct a criminal background check o Candidates must sign the approval form for the background check at the time of interview. Should a candidate refuse to participate in the background screening, they will be removed as a candidate for the position. As part of the interview process, candidates should be provided with a tour of the campus and the community.

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