Welcome to the Showcase

Progressing Equity and Overcoming Bias in Academic Recruitment

presented by Interfolio from Elsevier

How can universities recognise the holistic contribution of academic staff and adopt practices to help them advance their careers and research?

Technology has the potential to advance equity in all its forms. But it is not just about hiring and promotion - other academic events need to be scrutinised in the same way. This includes having review and promotion policies that do not place an undue burden on certain disciplines and ensuring that workloads are equitable across academic staff members of different ages, genders, and ethnicities.

It is also about recognising the importance of a range of activities. According to Professor Margaret Sheil, PhD, Vice Chancellor of Queensland University of Technology “we need to look at people’s careers more inclusively and reward other behaviours, such as being a generous collaborator or mentor.”

The good news is that progress is being made. Working with Professor Sheil the Elsevier International Center for the Study of Research have developed a recruitment dashboard to create a more even playing field, whilst Interfolio from Elsevier is supporting universities worldwide with an Academic Information System to manage academic recruitment and promotion in an equitable and transparent way.

In this showcase Interfolio will introduce the recruitment dashboard and then dive into the benefits of Interfolio’s solution, exploring how data can support universities make more equitable decisions and reduce bias throughout the whole academic lifecycle.

About Interfolio
Interfolio’s Faculty Information System is trusted by more than 400 universities across 20 countries since 1999. With innovative solutions designed to support major milestones in the academic lifecycle, Interfolio’s technology enables university leaders to effectively advance institutions and their academic staff.

The most comprehensive platform of its kind, the Interfolio Faculty Information System streamlines processes for academic hiring and recruitment, reviews and promotions, appointments and timelines, and activity data reporting.
 

When: Thursday 30 November 1pm - 2pm AEDT
Where: Zoom webinar

View the recording and presentation slides here

Presented by Interfolio

Javier Salom, Managing Director, International Sales, Interfolio from Elsevier

Guest speaker:

Professor Margaret Sheil, Vice Chancellor, Queensland University of Technology

Hosted by:

Cassandra Spencer, Director Capabilities and Experience, CAUDIT

Interfolio contact details:

Name: Felicity Rose, Global Sales Enablement Manager, Interfolio from Elsevier
Email: felicity.rose@interfolio.com
 

Interfolio has hundreds of satisfied customers who now manage the important career milestones of their academics whilst saving time and administrative effort. 

“One important way to actualize your university’s commitment to DEI goals is to value and treat DEI activities as important factors during faculty evaluation and tenure review. Interfolio's integrated faculty information system signals to faculty that their DEI activities matter.” 

Bridget Mullaney 
Former Interfolio Project Lead, Office of the Provost, Emory University

“I have nothing but praise for Interfolio. Everything works brilliantly, faculty love the experience, and we have much greater capabilities across the full spectrum of faculty affairs work” 

Sian Smith 
Assistant Director, Research and Faculty Office, London Business School 

“To be able to have faculty buy-in to a system which impacts important milestones and processes for them is huge – and I think it’s a testament to the kind of care and quality Interfolio puts into their products” 

Michael McCaw, Associate Director of Academic Appointments, Office of the Provost, New York University

“Interfolio has changed my work life, particularly during the months we’re busy with faculty searches. When you have a tool that handles workflows and processes for you, you have so much more time for important strategic work” 

Sinead Foley, Executive Assistant to the Provost, Office of the Provost, American University in Paris