Marriott Library Faculty Interview —What to Expect

This overview is meant to provide you with a basic idea of what to expect during a full day on-campus interview. You will receive a customized, detailed agenda closer to your interview date. To help you fully prepare for your visit, the library’s Assistant Dean for Organizational Development and Director of Library Human Resources will schedule a phone conversation with you to go over the agenda and answer your questions. The final agenda may include additional activities such as meetings with your Associate Dean, department head, departmental colleagues, and/or direct reports.

We will host you for a dinner the evening before your interview and provide meals and breaks throughout on the day of your interview. We will also provide transportation to the library and either provide or reimburse transportation for the rest of your visit. We typically start the interview day by picking you up at your hotel around 8:00am and giving you a tour of the library starting around 8:30. We typically end the interview day by about 4:00-4:30pm. 

The activities described below are meant to give both you and the library multiple opportunities to gather information. We recognize that interviewing is a two-way process, and we want you to learn as much as you can about us. We recommend coming prepared with questions to ask of everyone you meet with. 

Format/Activity	With	Purpose/Details	Length
Library Tour	Library Representative	highlight spaces & services of potential interest; provide context for other aspects of interview	30 minutes
Group Meeting:  Structured Q&A	Search Committee	identify candidate strengths in relation to search criteria; provide information about the position & work environment	60 minutes
Candidate Presentation with Q&A (topic provided in advance by the search committee)	All Library Employees	identify candidate strengths; provide opportunity for peer engagement	60 minutes
Individual Meeting:  Q&A/Discussion	Dean of Libraries	identify candidate strengths and interests; share information about Library/University priorities & faculty opportunities	30 minutes
Individual Meeting:  Information	Assistant Dean for Organizational Development and Director of Library Human Resources	share information about benefits, work environment/culture, relocation	30 minutes
Individual Meeting:  Information	Faculty Review Committee Representative	explain retention, promotion, tenure process	30 minutes
Group Meeting:  Research Conversation	Library Faculty	discuss research interests and potential opportunities for collaboration	45 minutes
Group Meeting:  Wrap Up Q&A/Discussion	Search Committee	answer candidate questions, provide opportunity for candidate to offer additional information	30 minutes