In addition to the position description, the following information is part of posting/advertisements of positions:

• position begin date (optional);

• salary range (optional);

  • Salary information may be omitted, or phrases such as salary is "competitive," "commensurate with qualifications" or "commensurate with degree and experience" can be used);

• a brief description of Michigan State University (optional);

  • request for curriculum vitae or resume, etc. (optional);

• The credentials which each applicant is expected to submit (e.g., curriculum vitae, publications, number and types of references) may be included in the position description or in a letter to be sent to applicants who apply for the position or who have been nominated.

• request for references (optional);

• the statement, "Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must provide documentation evidencing employment authorization in the United States." (optional);

• deadline for receipt of application;

  • The stated deadline for the receipt of applications must be strictly followed. Usually, the postmark of the applicant's letter of application must precede or be the same as the deadline in the advertisement. Flexibility in posting can be achieved by referencing "preferably by" before the closing date. This provides for posting deadline flexibility while giving applicants a reasonably precise closing date; or the statement "Late submissions will be considered if suitable candidates are not identified by the deadline," may be used.

• name, address and telephone number of contact person at Michigan State University (usually the search committee chairperson);

• the statement, "Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation"

• the statement, "Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer," or "Women and minorities are encouraged to apply."