Search and Screening Process
BU is firmly committed to recruiting an inclusive faculty and staff to promote and celebrate the diverse needs of our students, the university community, the Commonwealth and the nation. To achieve this important goal, BU has implemented the Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity search and screen principles.
In addition, search chairpersons may request from our office a copy of the “Diversifying the Faculty – A Guidebook for Search Committees” published by the Association of American Colleges and Universities.
Inquiries about this search and screen process can be directed to the social equity office.
Printable forms

- Search & Screen Process & Guidelines
- Approval Form to Establish a Temporary Pool
- Criteria Rating Sheet Revised
- Documentation of Search Process MID-SEARCH
- Documentation of Search Process APPOINTMENT PACKET
- Doc Screening - MidSearch Check
- Doc Screening - Appointment
- Employment Application for Faculty, Managers and Administrators
- Faculty Application
- Guidelines for Position Announcemment
- Illegal or Inappropriate Questions
- Interview Questions
- Letter to Applicants
- Memorandum of Understanding
- Notification/Authorization to Conduct Employment Background Investigation
- Payroll Statement and Reference Authorization
- Position Advertisement Request - Forms and Process
- PositionAnnounceFormUnlocked2013
- Position Control Form
- Reference Check
- Sample rating
- Selection Criteria
- S&S Guide FlowChart
- Temp Pool Process
- Thank you for your interest - Sample Memo
- Travel Reimbursement Applicant Expenses
- Justification for Teaching Faculty Position
- Verification Checklist of S&S Records