Interviewing Stage

The interviewing stage marks a critical phase in the faculty search process—where promising candidates move from paper to person. This stage includes initial interviews (often conducted virtually), campus visits, and reference checks, all designed to assess a candidate’s qualifications, collegiality, and potential to thrive at Wake Forest University. It is also a key opportunity to showcase Wake Forest as an academic community committed to excellence and inclusion. The pages linked below provide detailed guidance on best practices for conducting interviews, managing campus visits, and completing reference checks, along with step-by-step instructions for updating applicant statuses and communications in Interfolio Faculty Search.

Initial & Secondary Interviews

• Best Practices
• Interfolio Faculty Search
  • Updating Applicant Status
  • Emailing Applicants to Request an Interview

Campus Visits

• Best Practices
• Interfolio Faculty Search
  • Update Position Status
  • Updating Applicant Status
  • Emailing Applicants to Request an Interview

Reference Checks and Letters of Recommendation

• Interfolio Faculty Search: Requesting Letters of Recommendation
• Alternative Approaches for Reference Checks