Definition of an Excellence Search
All faculty searches seek to hire exceptional individuals with potential for or past demonstration of excellence in research, teaching and service. The goal of the Excellence search is to also successfully recruit exceptional faculty who demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing the diversity of our faculty as well as future generations of engineers. This type of search adds to the criteria of the position element of demonstrated or potential for equity, diversity, and inclusion activities both in their past positions and in their future position here at the University. The fact that his is required is what differentiates and excellence search from other searches. However, departments are welcome and encourage to include EDI activities as part of their search parameters.
Below is suggested language for both an Excellence search and search that considers EDI activities but does not require them.
Excellence Search
In addition to the highest standards of scholarship, teaching, and professional activity, the successful candidate for this position will have potential or demonstrated contributions to a climate that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion. The application requires a Contribution to Diversity Statement that should highlight a well-articulated plan building on past experiences creating or contributing to programs that aim to increase access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in engineering. For further information and guidance on preparing contributions to diversity statements, see:
http://soeadm.ucsd.edu/ppi/academic_personnel/diversity/docs/C2D_Expectations.pdf
and
http://facultydiversity.ucsd.edu/recruitment/contributions-to-diversity.html
Regular Search that considers C2D in rubric
In addition to the highest standards of scholarship, teaching, and professional activity, candidates demonstrating a potential or past contributions to a climate that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion are highly desired. The application requires a Contribution to Diversity statement that should highlight well-articulated plan building on past experiences creating or contributing to programs that aim to increase access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in engineering. For further information and guidance on preparing contributions to diversity statements, see:
http://soeadm.ucsd.edu/ppi/academic_personnel/diversity/docs/C2D_Expectations.pdf
and
http://facultydiversity.ucsd.edu/recruitment/contributions-to-diversity.html