Spousal Hire

Recruitment Process

1.  Department/School/College: The Department/School/College will be responsible for the following activities in the recruitment of a dual career hire:
   • The Dean will request approval from the Provost to proceed with the process to initiate a spousal hire. The steps to be taken are as follows:
     • a written request to Associate Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs to waive a search;
     • identify the rank and budget line that will support the spousal hire;
     • invite the spouse to campus for an interview visit; and
     • conduct a faculty vote to approve the hire.
   • The Dean will submit a letter to the Provost requesting approval to make the dual hire. The Dean's letter should include:
     • a description of both positions;
     • letters of offer that have been reviewed and approved;
     • vitae of both candidates;
     •  the academic vote in support of the dual hire;
     • reconfirmation of the budget line to support the spousal hire.
2. Faculty Affairs: The Office of Faculty Affairs will be responsible for the following activities in the recruitment of a dual career hire.
   • The Office will process both letters of offer consistent with the procedure described in Section 1. Tenured-Track and Tenured Faculty.