Advertising Process


National print advertisement is required for all tenure-track faculty positions.

Suggested Outlets for Paid Advertisements    

Suggested Outlets for Unpaid Advertisements/Postings


Paid Advertisements

 

Hiring department:

  • Determine where the position will be advertised.

  • Create a Banner unencumbered requisition (if paid advertisement) to the vendor (newspaper, journal, etc.). The requisition should be created and approved prior to the submission deadline and include:

    • Ad submission deadline

    • The publication's fax number

  • Submit a copy of the advertisement in WORD format, as an attachment in an email to the Human Resources Generalist. The body of the email should include:

    • Banner requisition number.

    • The corresponding PARF number for the position you are advertising. (This number can be found on the on-line employment system and is automatically assigned to each PARF in the “Requisition Number” field)

    • Name of the publication and date of advertisement.

     

    Note:

    • The closing date for the position should be coordinated with the publication date for the ad. For example: If a position closes June 15, but the advertisement will not appear until June 17, the position announcement should include a statement such as, "Applications will be accepted until the position is filled."

    • You should direct interested candidates to submit application materials on-line via the MSU On-line Employment SystemFaculty positions may direct applicants to submit their documents to the hiring department and/or the Search Chair.  However, the hiring department and/or Search Chair is responsible for acknowledging receipt of applications and directing applicants to complete Personal Data Information Form via the web (See Steps to Open a Position). Applicants may be directed to search postings by requisition number by referring to it in the position announcement. This is a quick link to the posting.

    • All ads should include the AA/EOE statement.

Human Resources Management:

  • The appropriate Human Resources Generalist will review the advertisement for accuracy, minimum requirements, EEO statement, application procedures, and consistency with the job description and information submitted on the online PARF.

  • The HR Generalist forwards the email with the ad attachment to Procurement and Contracts for processing.

Procurement and Contracts:

  • Issues a purchase order

  • Faxes purchase order and position announcement (advertisement) to publication

Hiring Department:

  • Verifies that advertisement is published


 

Suggested Outlets for Paid Advertisements

 

Unpaid Advertisements/Postings (web posting, listserv, or other):

  • Determine where the position will be advertised.

  • Submit a copy of the advertisement in WORD format, as an attachment in an email to your Human Resources Generalist. The body of the email should include: the corresponding PARF number for the position you are advertising. (This number can be found on the on-line employment system and is automatically assigned to each PARF in the “Requisition Number” field), name of the publication and date of advertisement.

  • HRM will review the advertisement for minimum qualifications, accuracy, titles, EEO statement, and consistency with Job Description.

  • The Human Resources Generalist forwards the email with the ad attachment back to the department for posting/ advertisement.

  • Hiring Department places the advertisement with the appropriate publication.

Note: 

  • The closing date for the position should be coordinated with the publication date for the ad. For example: If a position closes June 15, but the advertisement will not appear until June 17, the position announcement should include a statement such as, "Applications will be accepted until the position is filled."

  • You should direct interested candidates to submit application materials on-line via the MSU On-line Employment System. Applicants may be directed to search postings by requisition number by referring to it in the position announcement.  This is a quick link to the posting.

  • All ads should include the AA/EOE statement.

Suggested Outlets for Unpaid Advertisements/Postings

  • Listservs (free listings on professional associations' electronic bulletin boards)

  • Send to schools with programs in targeted field

  • Send to HR departments of similar schools

  • Post on job boards of associations and other organizations serving professionals in targeted field

  • Post at career fairs

  • Mail to targeted populations

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Last modified June 14, 2007

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