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Faculty in Residence Selection Process and Timeline

Identify FiRs

  1. Recommendations from SMU Community 
  2. Meet with the Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives & Faculty Outreach to discuss the role description and lifestyle of the FiR role
  3. Meet with current FiR’s, Residence Life staff and visit spaces (apartments, RCs, etc.)
  4. Obtain letter of support from Department Chair
  5. Obtain letter of support from Dean
  6. Signed FiR Application from Department Chair and Dean


Selection Process

1. Candidate submits letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Intent: Why are you interested in taking on the responsibility of Faculty in Residence? How would you contribute in creating a vibrant community that integrates the academic and residential experience in a Residential Common?

2. Lunch meeting with Residence Life & Student Housing Staff (Sr. Executive Director of Residence Life & Student Housing and Associate Director of Residence Life with Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives & Faculty Outreach)

3. Meeting with Student Leaders, Faculty Partners, and Residence Life Staff (including Residential Community Directors, Resident Assistants, and other Central Staff)

* Based off of Best Practices at Institutions with Live-in Faculty Programs


Appointment Process

1. Selection Committee makes recommendation based on: 
  • Candidate Letter of Intent
  • Lunch meeting w/ Sr. Executive Director & Associate Director
  • Faculty, Staff, Student Feedback
  • Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost Feedback
  • Vice President of Student Affairs Feedback
Selection Committee consists of:
  • Faculty and Academic Administration
  • Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives & Faculty Outreach
  • Student Affairs and Residence Life & Student Housing Administration
2. Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives & Faculty Outreach submit recommendations to Provost & Vice President of Student Affairs for approval and appointment


Timeline

September/October
  • Announcement of position
  • Faculty in Residence Kick Off Event
  • Faculty Senate Presentation
  • Deans Council Presentation
  • Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives & Faculty Outreach begins to meet with interested in faculty about the position to answer questions
November/December
  • Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives & Faculty Outreach meets with interested in faculty about the position to answer questions
January
  • Intent to apply is due 1/28/13 
February/March/April
  • Selection Process Begin
May
  • New Faculty in Residence are selected