The diversity, equity and inclusion statement that higher education institutions require in academic job applications has become highly divisive and polarizing in a number of states. But colleges and ...

Teaching is a major component of almost all faculty positions. Surprisingly, then, even an almost complete lack of experience and training–in teaching and student learning–will probably not prove to ...

Before the policy shift, individual academic units could decide if they required such statements for hiring, promotion or tenure considerations. Colleges will sometimes request DEI statements from ...

Academic statements are the documents that make up the academic dossier or application packet. This dossier usually comprises the academic cover letter, usually called a “job letter” or letter of ...

The reappointment of a Teaching Professor track faculty member requires an evaluation by the primary-unit evaluation committee and a vote of the primary unit. In general, as specified in the ...