Faculty Cluster Hiring as a Catalyst for Racial Equity in Academic Departments

• In Event: Foundations for Lasting Equity and Transformation: Policy, Organization, and Professional Practice

Abstract

We examined how departments can utilize faculty cluster hiring initiatives to develop and implement selection and evaluation criteria that align with broader university missions and values, while centering on the experiences and expertise of Faculty of Color.

Authors

• Román Liera, Montclair State University

• Rosa M. Acevedo, University of Pittsburgh

• Baili Park, University of Pittsburgh

• Aireale J. Rodgers, University of Wisconsin - Madison

• Heather N. McCambly, University of Pittsburgh