Recruiting and Hiring

Information and resources for the hiring process at the University of Minnesota.

Various hiring resources, including policies on background checks, a guide to the PEAK Initiative for different units, and forms for hiring students and other temporary employees.

Ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is front of mind throughout the recruitment and hiring process, the EDI team has provided best practice guidance and tips to utilize before, during, and after an employee joins your team.

Information on hiring academic employees, including procedures for both PEAK and non-PEAK transitioned units, as well as policies on background checks and recruiting a diverse pool of candidates.

An outline of the specific provisions and services that should be included in an agreement letter for faculty members with the emeritus title.

The University's guide for hiring temporary or casual employees.

A variety of hiring letter template documents.