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Sample Interview Questions

 Tell the search committee about your experience in [area relevant to position]

 What do you find interesting about the position and in what ways do you believe you can contribute to our office?

 Please discuss a project that you oversaw or managed from conception to implementation and in your response, please describe your organizational style and how you prioritize tasks with competing deadlines.

 If we called your strongest advocates/supporters and those who were not as supportive of you, what would we hear?

 What are your greatest strengths that you bring to this position and what are the challenges that the position would present to you?

 What are you looking for in terms of career development?

 What kind of goals would you have in mind if you got this job?

 If selected for this position, can you describe your strategy for the first 90 days?

 Are there any questions you have for us?

Sample Interview Questions Related to Diversity

 Our college/unit values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff, and we have made a commitment to promoting and increasing diversity. We believe that issues about teaching and leadership within a diverse environment are important, and we'd like to discuss your experience with and views about diversity.

 "What do you see as the most challenging aspects of an increasingly diverse academic community? What have you done, formally or informally, to meet such challenges?"

 "How do you view diversity course requirements for students?"

 What does diversity mean to you? Sample Reference Check Questions

 Would you rehire this candidate?

 Do you believe I should hire this candidate?

 What was the candidate’s reason for leaving the position?