Section 1. Definition of Open Position
When positions covered by this Agreement have not been promised to incoming students at the time of admission or are not continuing as part of an existing or past teaching, research, or other relationship between a faculty member and an employee, they are considered to be “open positions” for purposes of this Agreement.
Section 2. Open Position Website
Within a reasonable amount of time that shall not exceed one (1) year after the effective date of this Agreement, MIT agrees to develop a common central website to post open positions as defined above. MIT will issue periodic notices to employing units informing them of the website location and posting process. All open positions shall be posted. Faculty and others involved in hiring employees are encouraged to use such website for posting.
In addition to the information required in appointment letters as defined in Article 15, the postings should also provide:
A. Basic and preferred qualifications;
B. Eligibility and selection criteria;
C. Information about how to apply for the position;
D. Deadline for applying; and
E. Statement on nondiscrimination.
Section 3. Timetables
Positions shall remain posted and open for applicants for no less than five (5) business days, except where the beginning of the appointment period must begin less than five (5) business days after the position is posted.