1. Overview

   In compliance with requirements as a federal contractor, Ohio university will make lawful efforts to recruit persons with disabilities, veterans, and Vietnam era veterans, for position openings. In accordance with federal law and Chapter 124 of the Revised Code it is the policy of the university to engage in recruitment practices that yield the best applicants for vacancies. 

   This policy covers all faculty and staff positions at Ohio university. 

   This policy also establishes an official diversity statement to be utilized as appropriate during recruitment activity:  

   Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer. 

2. Process

   All faculty and staff positions will be posted as directed by university human resources or a collective bargaining agreement. Processes and procedures can be found in Ohio university's recruitment and selection guidelines. 

3. Practices, processes and procedures 

   Practices, processes, and procedures regarding recruitment and selection at Ohio university will be set forth in guidelines for recruitment and selection at Ohio university. University human resources will establish, maintain and update these guidelines in close partnership with the office of equity and civil rights compliance. Exceptions to this policy and associated guidelines must be approved by the vice president for human resources or their designee. 

Forms, References, and History

1. Forms

   The following forms are specific to this policy:

   1. Guidelines for recruitment & selection at Ohio university. 

2. References

   The following items are relevant to this policy:

   1. Policy 40.001, "Nondiscrimination in Education and Employment."

3. History

   Draft versions of this policy that were circulated for review, their cover memos, their forms, and Reviewers' comments on them are available on the

   Prior versions of this policy were approved on:

   1. February 26, 2025 (approved for interim use in accordance with policy 01.001)
   2. November 19, 2021
   3. January 24, 2020
   4. July 8, 2016 (re-formatted)
   5. October 28, 2002
   6. July 1, 1998
   7. October 1, 1995
   8. January 1, 1984
   9. July 1, 1980
   10. September 12, 1977
   11. April 8, 1976