Mississippi State University currently offers an online training module and handbook for university personnel serving on hiring committees. As part of the hiring process, all search committee members are required to complete the online training offered through Human Resources Management. It is required for all faculty positions and professional positions that have a search committee.
The goal of the training and focus on the job search process is to ensure the university is attracting the broadest and most diverse applicant pools possible as the university seeks personnel to fulfill its learning, research and service missions. The training also helps to ensure candidates have a positive experience at all stages of the hiring process.
The new search committee handbook outlines best practices and highlights available resources for search committee members. It will be distributed to search committee members or university units as needed.