Metropolitan State University Interview Questions
& Process

The whole process from applying to getting the job offer took around two months. The questions asked were typical for a job in higher education, with a big emphasis on equity and inclusion. Overall, it was a good experience.

It was pretty easy and straightforward, the interviewer was super nice and paid attention to what I said. They were also really engaging, which made me feel super comfortable. The whole thing took about a week. First, I had a phone interview, and then an in-person interview that was about 30 minutes long.

The hiring process was professional, though quite slow. It began with a phone interview. If successful, a campus visit was offered, with expenses reimbursed after submission. During the visit, I met various people and toured the campus. A significant part was a research talk, but no teaching demonstration was required. A formal, structured interview with the committee followed, where each member asked prepared questions and took notes. They were interactive, allowing for a sense of what they were looking for. After the visit, there was radio silence for about two months, despite being warned about the school's slow pace. I sent handwritten thank you notes to everyone. Eventually, I received a phone offer, which was verbally negotiated upwards. A lengthy form was required upon arrival to determine salary based on experience, as the school is unionized. They presented a verbal offer but wouldn't finalize a written one until I agreed to consider it, which was an unusual process. The delays seemed to be HR-related. I ultimately declined the offer due to family considerations, not the hiring process itself. I believe the place is great for someone else.

The interview process started with a phone call from the committee, and then the following week I had an in-person interview that included a presentation. It was a pleasant interview, but the follow-up was terrible. I was a finalist, and my references were checked. However, after nearly six months of missed deadlines by HR, poor communication about the search status, and general apathy, I was finally told the position was filled. I found out someone was hired almost a month before and HR never contacted the finalists. It's unacceptable to not follow up with candidates who invested their time in interviewing and presenting.