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B. The dean and the department chair or program director appoint a search committee which identifies potential candidates (considering academic credentials, experience, fit with the institution, etc.). Inclusion of students and a faculty member from outside the department on the search committee are at the discretion of the department. As applications are submitted, the dean sends a letter acknowledging receipt and indicating the planned timeline.
C. The department chair or program director identifies a select number of applicants for the respective dean’s office to contact for further information. Documents sent to this select group of applicants include the EMU Mission Statement; a link to the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective; the Life Together statement; and the Personal Statement of Faith and Life form. At this time, applicants are also asked to submit three letters of reference. Initial screening of prospective candidates occurs by conducting a phone or Zoom interview between the search committee and the candidate; the dean may choose to participate in these interviews. Prior to the phone or Zoom interview, the candidate is advised to be prepared to converse generally about any of the materials sent.
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