Frequently Asked Questions


EMPLOYMENT

Q. Who should I speak to regarding faculty openings?
A. Contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP) for details regarding faculty positions.

Q. How do I apply for a faculty position?
A. Submit a Cover Letter identifying the desired position and a CV to the Director, Equal Opportunity Programs. The office will forward the documents to the appropriate search committee.

Q. Who do I contact about waiving the posting/advertising requirement?
A. You need to contact the EOP director in reference to any type of waiver of requirements.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Q. Do you have any information about minority and female scholarships?
A. The EOP office manages three educational programs, two for students and one for employees. There is a program for undergraduate and graduate students. The office also handles an educational leave with pay program for employees. Contact the office for more detailed information.

COMPLAINTS

Q. If I feel that I am being discriminated against, where do I go? Who do I speak to?
A. Discrimination complaints are handled by the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs which is located in PC -215.

Q. Where else can I go to file a complaint if I don't want to file it with the university?
A. Complaints may be filed externally with state and federal agencies. In the case of students the agency would be the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Employees may file with the FHRC or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Q. What is the number for the EEOC?
A. (305) 536-4491 and they are located downtown Miami

Q. Who's responsible for ADA accommodation at the University?
A. The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs is responsible for employee accommodations and the Disability Resource Center is responsible for students.

 

 

 

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