Required Elements for Additional Advertisements

Additional advertisements may be placed in print or online journals or other paid publications. Department/program staff place these ads at the department/program’s expense. They usually contain only the basic elements and summarized information. Ads may be abbreviated with the URL for the full position announcement and, if desired, a contact name and telephone number. If a contact name and number is specified, it is critical that all inquiries are handled consistently in order to avoid advantaging individual candidates.

An advertisement must include at least the following information.

• Position title (and rank, if applicable)
• Type of appointment (fixed-term or tenure-related)
• Essential functions
• Minimum and desired qualifications
• How to apply and closing date
• Authorized affirmative action/equal opportunity statement
• Reference to the complete position announcement on the HR careers website

These elements are described more fully under Position Announcements.