Excerpt #1: “I care about diversity, equity, and inclusion in my teaching. I am committed to creating a more equitable learning environment for my students.”
Give examples of a candidate's past contributions to diversity. Demonstrate an understanding of the particular diversity and equity related issues and needs in a candidate's field, or in higher education more generally. Discuss the candidate's vision for how they might make contributions to diversity in the future.
Give examples of a candidate's past contributions to diversity. Demonstrate an understanding of the particular diversity and equity related issues and needs in a candidate's field, or in higher education more generally. Discuss the candidate's vision for how they might make contributions to diversity in the future.
Highlight the importance of diversity to the organization and its alignment with the organization's. mission and vision. Communicate the benefits of diversity and inclusion for the organization. Identify specific areas of diversity, such as socioeconomic or racial diversity, valued by the organization.
Provide a Diversity Statement Example: “We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for fostering creativity and achieving our business goals.”
A diversity statement is a polished, narrative statement, typically 1–2 pages in length, that describes one's accomplishments, goals, and process to advance excellence in diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging as a teacher and a researcher in higher education.
I will strive for gender parity among my graduate students. I will welcome students of all backgrounds. I will attend orientation and recruitment events and encourage students from underrepresented backgrounds to join my group. My trainees can turn to me about issues beyond their research and classwork.