This interview process focused on knowledge of residence life, diversity, and how to address significant residential conflicts. It was somewhat laid back, but there were around 15 questions. Come prepared by understanding what a hall director does, how they handle incidents, their relationship to the RA staff, and how they impact the interests of the campus
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle a situation involving your peers? How does a hall director address bias based incidents?
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Mercyhurst University
Interview
The interview had two rounds. The first was with the entire search committee. Each member had some standard questions and there was time to ask questions of the committee. The second was shorter one-on-one interviews with the committee members and an interview with the Provost.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Take 5 to 10 minutes to talk about some examples from your portfolio.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Mercyhurst University (Erie, PA)
Interview
One phone interview followed by on campus interview - meet with everyone from the president to the provost to the dean and associate dean. Met with various people from other departments.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What type of research will you be conducting here? When are you going to finish your dissertation?