We are dedicated to providing equal access to our employment environment while at the same time taking affirmative action to recruit and retain outstanding faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
For more specific information about the search processes at Missouri State University-West Plains, use the following links:
Academic Searches
Applicant Summary - used to develop recruitment plan, list of applicants, approve searches for interview and close searches
The Academic Search Process: Guidelines for Hiring Faculty and Academic Administrators - Complete guidelines on the search process for faculty personnel.
- Checklist that provides all the steps to follow during the search process.
Professional and Administrative Searches
Applicant Summary - used to develop recruitment plan, list of applicants, approve searches for interview and close searches.
Admininistrative and Professional Staff Search Guidelines - Complete guideline on the search process for staff personnel.
Professional and Administrative Hiring Procedures Checklist-Checklist that provides the steps to follow during the search process.
Additional Search Resources
Applicant Summary System Training - PowerPoint which provides information on how to navigate through the Applicant Summary System.
Applicant Summary System Outline - Narrative on the features of the Applicant Summary System.
Search Briefing Training - PowerPoint which provides the art and science of conducting an effective search.
Interview Questionnaire Guide
Appropriate and Inappropriate Questions
Conducting an Effective Search
Listing of Predominately Black Universities
Listing of Predominately Hispanic Universities
Regional Resources