Enhancing the Quality of Science and Creating a Competitive Edge: A Research Presentation for Search Committees

University of Arizona
posted on 06/22/2009

Background: Women and minorities are underrepresented among faculty relative to their representation among graduates in many fields. Studies suggest that unconscious bias at each stage of the hiring process may influence the selection of women and minorities. This module presents scientific studies that provide evidence about how unconscious bias may influence evaluation of candidates. Designed to be presented to faculty search committees, it provides an opportunity for members to discuss how to overcome potential biases in their own processes.

The work consists of an online presentation and four related documents. Those documents are titled:
* "Practical Tips: Deepening the Pool"
* "Practical Tips: Reducing/Eliminating Bias"
* "Interview Toolkit"
* "Annotated Bibliography"

Content customization is possible pending further discussions with the OTT and the PI.

Applications:
* Any academic organization seeking to improve its hiring processes by reducing and/or eliminating unconscious bias

Advantages:
* Deliverable via the web
* Developed through extensive research at The University of Arizona in connection with the ADVANCE project.

More information about the ADVANCE project at The University of Arizona can be found here.

Status: Fully developed; available via non-exclusive license.

Advantages

* Deliverable via the web * Developed through extensive research at The University of Arizona's by the ADVANCE group.

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Women and minorities are underrepresented among faculty relative to their representation among graduates in many fields. Studies suggest that unconscious bias at each stage of the hiring process may influence the selection of women and minorities. This module presents scientific studies that provide evidence about how unconscious bias may influence evaluation of candidates. Designed to be presented to faculty search committees, it provides an opportunity for members to discuss how to overcome potential biases in their own processes. The work consists of an online presentation and four related documents. Those documents are titled: * "Practical Tips: Deepening the Pool" * "Practical Tips: Reducing/Eliminating Bias" * "Interview Toolkit" * "Annotated Bibliography"

File Number: UA09-070

Web site: http://www.advance.arizona.edu/

Other Information: Contact Information: * Refer to: Case # UA09-070 * Lead Innovators: Dr. Beth Mitchneck, Dr. Anne Wright, Dr. William McCallum, and Dr. Nancy Martin. * Case Manager: Lance Creed * lcreed@ott.arizona.edu

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