3.5 Proactive Language Emphasizing the Commitment to Diversity

Proactive language should be included in job descriptions and position announcements to emphasize the University’s commitment to diversity. This may make the position more attractive to female and ethnically and/or racially diverse candidates as well as others with experience working with diverse students and colleagues.

Example for Essential Functions

• Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

Examples for Minimum Preferreds

• Missouri State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.  The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, persons from underrepresented ethnic and racial groups, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.
• The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.
•  Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations.
•  Applicants are expected to describe in their letter of intent how their scholarship contributes to diversity and inclusion.
•  The University is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment.  Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.