Position Announcement Content Template
The following content guide will help departments and search committees construct an appealing position announcement and will ensure that announcements contain essential information required by the Faculty Recruitment.
INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE: [Use this section to summarize the type of individual you are seeking and why; position grade/rank/field and start date.]
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: [Provide a brief description of the department and school. Use this section to promote the department and school and to encourage people to apply.]
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: [Specify the range of responsibilities.]
*BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: [Explicitly describe what is required to minimally qualify for the position, i.e., the terminal degree required, if you will consider ABDs and the appropriate language, teaching experience, etc. Once published, the basic qualification cannot be amended.]
SALARY: [Optional. Enter range or salary statement such as “Salary will be commensurate with experience”]
OTHER BENEFITS: [Optional. Consider citing additional perks available to support a new hire – summer research stipend, GTA support, initial reduced teaching load, etc. that would help sell the position.]
*APPLICATION PROCEDURE: [Instructions regarding how to file an application, what application materials will be required, and where to upload and/or send them. The text should include the statement “Only complete applications will be considered.”]
*REVIEW DATE: [Include a date upon which a full review of applicant materials will commence. This date must ordinarily be at least four 30 days after the printed publication date of the primary position announcement. The text should read as follows: “Review of applications will begin on (date) and will continue until the position is filled.”]
*EEO STATEMENT: [Must include this sentence as it is written.]
The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
*BACKGROUND SCREENING STATEMENT: [Must include this sentence as it is written.]
Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
*Required Content: The position announcement must include these items.
Important Consideration: Abbreviated Print Announcement
To stretch your advertising budget, you may consider an abbreviated print announcement with a reference to a posting on the department website that contains full details of the position. The short announcement should generally include:
- Introductory language (Sentence or two)
- Position grade, rank and title; attributes of a successful candidate
- URL where interested individuals can find more details, including the comprehensive announcement with qualifications and application procedures
- Review date
- The GW EEO/AA statement
- Background screening statement