Hiring Practices and Procedures

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Full-Time Professional Positions (Schedules B, C, and D) 
The hiring process for full-time faculty, administrative, and other professional positions on Salary Schedules B, C, or D follows ACCS Board Policy 602.02: Posting and Hiring (11/10/2020). 

Position Announcement 

  • The employment process begins when the President or designee prepares a job description and vacancy announcement.
  • Announcements are posted on the BSCC website for a minimum of:
    • 7 days for standard positions.
    • 14 days for supervisory, managerial, or newly created positions.
  • At the President’s discretion, announcements may also be shared through employment agencies, newspapers, social media, or other outlets.
  • The President reserves the right to close a job search at any time before a position is awarded.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit: 

  1. A completed BSCC application for employment.
  2. Unofficial transcripts of all college credit showing degrees earned.
  3. A current resume. 

Advisory Committee

  • The President may appoint an advisory committee to assist in the search process.
  • The committee’s role is strictly advisory and may involve:
    • Reviewing applications.
    • Interviewing candidates.
    • Providing feedback to the President.
  • The President retains full authority over the hiring decision and is not obligated to follow committee recommendations.
    The size, composition, and membership of the committee are determined by the President.

Qualification Verification and Interviews 

  • Education, experience, and certi􀀁ications (if applicable) must be veri􀀁ied before an interview can be scheduled.
    • Education: Verified through transcript review.
    • Experience: Verified through employer documentation (not personal references).
    • Certification: Verified through review of relevant licensure or certificates.
  • The President determines the number of applicants to interview and reserves the right to delegate initial interviews to an administrator or advisory committee.
  • The President or his designee conducts all 􀀁inal interviews before making a hiring decision.
  • The President may reopen the hiring process at any time.

Exclusions 
These procedures do not apply to:

  • Temporary/interim positions.
  • Internal postings, transfers, or reorganizations.
  • Supplemental duties or department chair assignments.

Internal job postings are handled in accordance with Policy 602.02.

Full-Time Staff & Permanent Part-Time Positions (Schedules E and H) 
The hiring process for full-time staff (Schedule E) and permanent part-time positions (Schedule H) follows ACCS Board Policy 602.02. 

Position Announcement 

  • The process begins when the President or designee prepares a job description and vacancy announcement.
  • Announcements are posted on the BSCC website for a minimum of:
    • 7 days for standard positions.
    • 14 days for supervisory, managerial, or newly created positions.
  • At the President’s discretion, announcements may also be shared through external job boards, newspapers, or social media.
  • The President may close the job search at any time before the position is filled.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

  1. A completed BSCC application for employment.
  2. Unofficial transcripts of all college credit showing degrees earned.
  3. A current resume. 

Qualification Verification and Interviews

  • Education, experience, and certi􀀁ications (if applicable) must be veri􀀁ied before an interview can be scheduled.
    • Education: Verified through transcript review.
    • Experience: Verified through employer documentation (not personal references).
    • Certification: Verified through review of relevant licensure or certificates.
  • The President determines the number of applicants to interview and reserves the right to delegate initial interviews to an administrator or advisory committee.
  • The President or his designee conducts all final interviews before making a hiring decision.
  • The President may reopen the hiring process at any time.

Exclusions 
These procedures do not apply to:

  • Temporary/interim positions.
  • Internal postings, transfers, or reorganizations.
  • Supplemental duties or department chair assignments.

Internal job postings are handled in accordance with Policy 602.02.

Part-Time Positions (Continuous & Non-Continuous) 
The hiring process for part-time positions follows ACCS Board Policy 602.02. 

Position Announcement 

  • The President or designee prepares a job description and vacancy announcement.
  • Position announcements are posted on the College website.
  • The President may close a job search at any time before the position is filled.

Continuous Vacancy Notices

Most part-time positions (adjunct instructors, clinical instructors, tutors, on-call staff, hourly employees) are posted as continuous vacancies on the College website.

  • Continuous vacancies must be posted for at least 7 days before being filled. 

Application Requirements 

Applicants must submit:

  1. A completed BSCC application for employment.
  2. Unofficial transcripts of all college credit showing degrees earned.
  3. A current resume. 

Interviews & Hiring

  • The appropriate administrator or supervisor, in consultation with Human Resources as needed, will determine the number of applicants to interview for part-time positions.
  • The administrator or designated advisory committee may conduct all interviews and will make a recommendation for hire based on qualifications and program needs.
  • The College reserves the right to reopen the hiring process at any time if necessary.

Internal job postings are handled in accordance with Board Policy 602.02.