Background Checks

Timeframe: These steps typically take place after the search committee is done reviewing candidates. They are described here so the committee members understand the process steps that may take place at this point.

Information about onboarding and orientation is available on the New Employee Onboarding website.

Information about services provided by the Office of International Services is available on their website.

Background Check

Information about this process is available on the Background Checks website.

Educational Credentials Verification

Information about this process is available in the Reference Checking & More section of the Search Excellence website.

Motor Vehicle History Check (unusual for faculty hires)

Information about this process is available in the Motor Vehicle History Check FAQs on the Background Checks website.

Hiring manager (or their designee, which could include the search committee chair or department admin staff) works with UHR to onboard and orient new employees, and with the Office of International Services, as needed, for international employees.

Hiring manager (or their designee, which could include the search committee chair or department admin staff) conducts an educational credential verification, and works with UHR on background checks, and in some cases, motor vehicle history checks.