Applying for a Job at FSU

Your interest in employment at Frostburg State University (FSU) is sincerely appreciated.

For Job Seekers

Hints on Applying for Employment at FSU

The following are some helpful hints on how to apply for employment at the University, along with information about the application and employment process at FSU. Keeping these points in mind will help ensure that your application materials receive the optimal consideration for employment.

 

  • Carefully read the ads for open positions at the University.

    Each ad will describe the position duties and responsibilities, list minimum and preferred qualifications, and explain how to apply. Read the ad carefully to determine if you are interested in and qualified for the position, and then follow the directions thoroughly if you decide to apply.

    Applicants who do not meet at least the minimum qualifications for a position are screened out of the applicant pool and not considered for employment in that position.

     

  • Be specific about the open position for which you want to apply.

    Clearly mark the title and number of the position (Administrative Assistant II JR10XXXXX, for example) on your application materials, especially your cover letter. 

    Since FSU routinely posts numerous ads at once, sometimes several with the same job title, and different Search Committees review applications for each open position, it is essential to specify which position you are interested in to ensure your entry goes into the correct applicant pool. If applying for an adjunct teaching position, clearly specify your area(s) of teaching interest.

    Apply for every position for which you want to be considered. The University does not maintain an applicant interest file for unsolicited applications or keep applications on file for contact in the event a suitable position becomes available.

     

  • Make sure your application materials are complete as requested in the ad for the position.

    Each ad will specify the application materials requested, often a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. In some cases, additional materials such as transcripts, teaching evaluations, samples of work, or letters of reference may be requested.

    Be sure to submit all materials requested. Remember to include all attachments. Applications that are incomplete at the time of Search Committee review generally are not considered for employment.

    FSU does not use an application form. Please do not contact the Office of Human Resources to ask for an application packet. Follow the directions in the ad to determine the application materials requested.

     

  • Apply on time.

    Take note of the full consideration date for any position you wish to apply for. While FSU positions are generally listed as open until filled, applications that are received by the full consideration date are given priority. 

     

  • Make yourself readily available if contacted for interview.

    After all applications received by the full consideration date have been screened, the Search Committee contacts candidates chosen for an interview. Be sure to reply promptly in the event you are contacted to schedule an interview, since the Search Committee can move on to other qualified candidates if you fail to respond. In some cases, the Search Committee will conduct telephone or other virtual interviews before scheduling campus visits. Candidates who are interviewed receive more information about the position, the University, and the hiring process at the time of the interview.

     

  • Realize that meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee you will be interviewed.

    Do not assume you will be interviewed for a position at FSU simply because you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the ad. After applications are screened to determine who meets minimum qualifications, the Search Committee ranks applicants further according to the quality and amount of education, experience, knowledge, and skills that each one possesses. Due to the large number of applications the University often receives, many from well-qualified candidates, not every qualified applicant can be interviewed.