These guidelines have been developed through collaboration with the Collegiate University, bringing together the existing good practice already taking place, and suggestions for new approaches that are being used at comparable Russell Group Universities. Thank you to everyone who contributed and provided feedback during the development of the guidelines.
They aim to provide an optional source of ideas and resources to assist colleges, departments and faculties choosing to incorporate inclusive recruitment principles when recruiting for Joint Appointment Associate Professors. These guidelines provide suggestions to support Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter recruitment initiatives.
It is recognised that Joint Appointment Selection Committees involve a large number of people each year. These guidelines are not intended to impact the already heavy workloads of those involved. However, delivering an appropriately inclusive recruitment process is essential to the ongoing success of the University and will require input from all panel members. When inviting members of under-represented groups to sit on selection committees, it is important to recognise that this additional workload should not fall on them disproportionately.
Please note that all members of the selection committee must be in agreement before the guidelines are used.
The guidelines follow the four phases of recruitment; Plan, Attract, Recruit, Appoint.
To view the rules for how joint appointment should be conducted, including membership of selection committees, the operation of the Joint Appointments Panel in mediating between the two employers, and how any difference of opinion should be resolved, please use the Joint Appointment Procedures.
Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech, as outlined in the University’s Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech and Statute XII, are protected by law and by the University’s statutes and policies. This includes the ability within academic practice to question and test received wisdom, and to put forward new ideas and controversial or unpopular opinions. These rights must be exercised within the law and within reasonable restrictions set out in University policies and codes of practice.
As stated in the University’s Equality Policy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, our commitment to equality and diversity goes hand in hand with our commitment to academic freedom and free speech.
