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Phase 2 - Vacancy Announcement & Ad Language
This is the first opportunity for Cal Poly to make an impression on an applicant and to communicate our values surrounding DEI, Learn by Doing, and the Teacher/Scholar model.
Required University DEI Language
“At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
“Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.”
DEI-Focused Ad Language
Consider embedding your departmental needs and our campus value around DEI into the position's job description, including your listing of required and preferred skills, and making mention of existing cluster hire programs or any other DEI-related searches, even if your search isn't among them.
Diversity Statement in the "how to apply" section and the long ad text:
Applicants must include a Statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship and/or service describing past experience, contributions to diversity and inclusion efforts, the impact on students, faculty, staff and/or your field and a description of how you will demonstrate a commitment in these areas in teaching, research, and/or service at Cal Poly (direct candidates to upload under ‘other’).
University Cluster Hire Example Language
"Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in the classroom and among its areas of study. This position is part of a university-wide cluster or searches designed to increase curricular coverage of areas related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as to promote inclusive and equitable teaching strategies across the university. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the university's goals in these areas.
The other searches are for positions in the following disciplines across campus:
[list other cluster searches here]"
ME Example Language
Required:
- “[Applicants] will have a demonstrated record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity in undergraduate education as well as a dedication to the well-being and advancement of students, colleagues and the department.”
- “Cal Poly’s values and student learning objectives include: Learn by Doing, diversity, equity, inclusivity, and sustainability. The successful applicant should be able to clearly demonstrate how they have infused these values and student learning objectives into their work. They should be prepared to present a tractable plan for how they would infuse these areas into their work as a faculty member.”
Preferred:
- “Cal Poly’s College of Engineering is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse university community that reflects and serves the population of California. Applicants must submit a diversity statement that displays evidence of the applicant’s ability to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment including implementing inclusive classroom environments, mentoring and outreach to underrepresented student populations, implementing bias mitigation, and previous professional development in diversity, equity, and inclusion topics. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.”
CLA Example Language
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) sees diversity as central to its mission and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment within the college and university. We value our diversity of complex and intersecting identities, while striving to maintain an environment that is socially just, equitable, respectful and inclusive. The successful applicant should be able to clearly demonstrate how they have infused these values and student learning objectives into their work. They should be prepared to present clear examples for how they would infuse these areas into their work as a faculty member.
Application Documents
Make sure all required application documents are listed
- Current CV
- Cover Letter
- Names and contact information of at least three references
- Unofficial transcripts may be requested at time of application (official transcripts are required for appointment)
- Diversity Statement
- Teaching Philosophy
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Summary of Cal Poly or CSU courses previously taught
- Cal Poly courses for which the candidate is qualified and interested in teaching
- Course materials and syllabi
- Student Evaluations
- Professional Goals
- Evidence of Research, Scholarship or Creative Activities
- Required license or certificate
- Awards/commendations
- Portfolio
- See college for any additional application materials.
