Inclusive Excellence in Recruiting
The Ohio State University has an unwavering commitment to attracting and retaining diverse faculty and scholars. The university’s Shared Values reinforce our commitment to welcoming differences and making connections among people and ideas while upholding equal rights and advancing institutional fairness.
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Inclusive Excellence in Recruiting works to connect with early career scholars through enhanced outreach practices and strategic networking. Working together, the Initiative:
- promotes inclusive pathways to academic careers at Ohio State
- fosters engagement among diverse academic communities
- facilitates early connection with prospective academic talent
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Programs and Resources
Faculty
Provost’s Tenure-Track Fellow to Faculty Program
The Provost’s Tenure-Track Fellow to Faculty Program enables the university to recruit early-career scholars whose accomplishments make them exceptionally competitive for faculty positions.
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Provost’s Early Career Scholars Program
The Provost's Early Career Scholars Program is designed to attract, recruit and retain the highest caliber early-career faculty. Open to all disciplines, this program demonstrates Ohio State’s commitment to academic excellence.
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Faculty Networks
Ohio State’s Faculty Networks create opportunities for our faculty to socialize with colleagues, discuss shared interests and concerns, and easily access valuable resources. Planned informal gatherings hosted on and off campus are designed to forge connections at Ohio State and in the surrounding community. Current networks include:
- New Faculty Network
- Women+ Faculty Network
- Faculty of Color Network
- LGBTQIA+ Faculty Network
- Military Affiliated and Veteran Faculty Network
Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Graduate School
Ohio State’s Graduate School aspires to be a national leader with robust and impactful advanced education programs to produce skilled, diverse graduates that will be successful, sought-after leaders in knowledge, innovation and creativity.
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Summer Research Opportunities Program
The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) at Ohio State is designed to help students explore opportunities for graduate study and academic careers. Over the course of nine weeks during the summer, Ohio State SROP participants will conduct research with a faculty mentor on a topic of mutual interest, and participate in activities crucial to preparation for graduate school, including a professional development series.
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Postdoctoral Scholars
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs supports the scholarship, mentorship and training and postdoctoral scholars across Ohio State. Open postdoc positions are posted here.
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University Resources
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
The Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is one of the oldest and most prominent offices of its kind in the nation. Founded in 1970, ODI supports the recruitment, retention and success of students, faculty and staff who enhance the diversity of The Ohio State University.
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Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity
The Kirwan is an interdisciplinary engaged research institute that connects individuals and communities with opportunities needed for thriving by educating the public, building the capacity of allied social justice organizations, and investing in efforts that support equity and inclusion.
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