"... at the University of California-San Diego (and other UC campuses) you’ll also be required to submit one more document that could have a huge impact on your chances of getting hired — a “Contributions to Diversity Statement” for any faculty position, here are some details:
All candidates applying for faculty appointments at UC San Diego are required to submit a personal statement on their contributions to diversity..."
Here are more details from a UC San Diego document titled “Guidelines for Applicants Writing Statement“:
The Contributions to Diversity Statement should describe your past efforts, as well as future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.
It should also demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing women and underrepresented minorities and of UC San Diego’s mission to meet the educational needs of our diverse student population.
Some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities.
If such cases, we recommend focusing on future plans in your statement.
However, please note that a demonstrated record of past effort is given greater weight than articulating awareness of barriers or stating future plans..."
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