The following resources are intended to assist search chairs at Puget Sound in each staff hiring process stage.

The information has been organized in five hiring stages:

Please use the hiring checklist throughout the process to track your progress.

The Recruitment Coordinator will be your main point of contact during the staff hiring process. They will be happy to set up a one-on-one consultation with you to discuss the staff hiring process and offer additional resources.

For all searches, Human Resources will:

  • Advise regarding recruitment resources, including those with a focus on underrepresented populations.
  • Consult regarding the selection process: file review, telephone and on-campus interviews, reference checks, job offers, etc.
  • Respond to applicant inquiries and provide technical assistance to both applicants and members of the search committee.
  • Send notifications to unsuccessful candidates (except those brought to campus for interviews) after the search.

Please contact Human Resources at 253.879.3369 for additional information.