(After Preliminary Screenings)

After the preliminary screenings are completed, an updated applicant list must be provided by the search committee to identify selected finalists and any alternates moving forward in the process. Again, disposition codes are used to identify candidates that will not move forward in the search process.

• At this stage in the search, committees are encouraged to primarily use “10” codes (Lacks other Strengths…) when dispositioning, but are welcome to use “2” codes as well, if and when appropriate.

• Committees may create their own “10” codes to help add clarity to their decisions or use codes previously below are some disposition codes we have used in the past which you are welcome to use.

  Examples of “10” disposition codes

  • Lacks Other Strengths - During preliminary screening, it was determined that the candidate has minimal teaching at the college level
  • Lacks Other Strengths - Candidate did not perform well in preliminary screening
  • Lacks Other Strengths – Candidate did not sufficiently address or answer questions in preliminary screening
  • Lacks Other Strengths - During initial screening, it was determined that the candidate’s areas of interest and expertise do not align with teaching responsibilities of the position
  • Lacks Other Strengths - During preliminary screening, it was determined that the candidate’s scholarly/creative activity was not at level of tenure-track expectations

• Please either add your selected disposition codes to the first tab of the Applicant list, or send to the school APA contact with the appropriate designations (i.e. 10a, 10b, …).