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Steps for Conducting a Standard Search

There are ten (10) Basic Steps for conducting a standard search¹ at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Area Units.

Step 1

Form a Search Committee and develop a Job Description for the pending job vacancy

Step 2

Submit a Request to Search Form (RTS) and Meet with OED

Step 3

Advertise Position and Recruit Applicants

Step 4

Acknowledge Resumes/Vitaes Received

Step 5

Screen and Evaluate Applicants

Step 6

Select Principal and Alternate Candidates

Step 7

Submit Narrative Summary Form

Step 8

Conduct On-Campus Interviews

Step 9

Submit Request to Offer Form

Step 10

Close the Search file

Note

¹Hiring units should also consult the following documents as necessary: