Faculty Recruitment
Effective faculty recruitment is central to the academic excellence, reputation, and long-term success of an institution. Recruiting and retaining highly qualified and mission-driven faculty ensures excellence in teaching, groundbreaking research, and meaningful community engagement. Strategic recruitment not only fills instructional needs but aligns faculty expertise with institutional priorities and contributes to a vibrant academic culture.
By attracting faculty who are passionate about innovative teaching methods, experiential learning opportunities, and mentorship, institutions strengthen retention, improve learning outcomes, and elevate the overall student experience.
A transparent, equitable, and data-informed recruitment process promotes institutional integrity and competitiveness in attracting top talent. Investing in robust faculty recruitment efforts supports institutional sustainability, drives student success, and upholds the University of Houston Clear Lake’s values of transformation and innovation.
Hiring Procedures
Permanent Faculty Searches
To begin the search process, the college Dean requests approval for a full-time faculty search from the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. After verbal approval is obtained, please see for next steps in the Requests to Hire process to post faculty positions. Upon conclusion of these steps, a faculty recruitment plan listing the search chair, members of the search committee, publications in which advertisements will appear and other recruiting activities is completed.
All ad copies must be approved by Faculty Affairs prior to any internal or external postings. After approval of the ad copy, Faculty Affairs will post the vacancy on the UHCL website and with other recruitment agencies as appropriate. Once Faculty Affairs has posted the position, the college can then advertise nationally. To advertise nationally a purchase request using vendors noted in the faculty recruitment plan, along with a copy of the approved ad, should be submitted to Faculty Affairs.
When the search has concluded, the college Dean forwards a memo to the Provost advising that the search committee has made a selection and requests approval to make a verbal offer to the candidate. With approval of the Provost, the Dean will contact the candidate with an offer. Upon acceptance of the offer, Faculty Affairs prepares an official offer letter, which is sent to the candidate.
Full details can be found in the Faculty Recruitment - Search Resources.
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct faculty are hired by each college, as needed. The University of Houston-Clear Lake Adjunct Faculty Handbook contains detailed information regarding required credentials for adjuncts.
Adjunct credential requirements are based on the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) guidelines and UHCL policy. Credentials are reviewed and verified by the Vice Provost prior to employment.
For adjunct approval and faculty file purposes: The completed Faculty Credentials Verification form, official transcript, vita, and the contact information for three professional references are to be sent to provost@uhcl.edu or delivered to the Office of the Provost, Attention: Vice Provost, Suite B2525, Houston, TX 77058. Original transcripts, contact information for three professional references and vitas for each adjunct are filed and maintained by the Office of the Provost.