MFAD's primary goal is connecting interested minority candidates for faculty employment directly to academic institutions. Since the program's announcement in December 2007, MFAD has become one of the most cost-effective avenues in locating and recruiting qualified minority faculty, staff, and administrative candidates. Why MFAD? 404 academic institutions in 41 states already submitting academic positions Over 5,110 minority registrants nationwide 88% of registrants have, or are currently completing, doctoral degrees (updated statistic - December 2009 survey) Academic positions are distributed to over 1,320 minority organizations Extensive connections with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges How is MFAD different? Academic job postings sent directly to each MFAD registrant. Academic job postings are submitted to minority discussion boards, academic list-serves, press release agencies and our website. MFAD provides unlimited academic postings during your advertising membership term. MFAD registrants are strongly encouraged to apply for the academic positions What is the cost for advertising in MFAD?*   New 2010-2011 membership prices! $500 - 6 month membership (unlimited postings) $800 - 1 - year membership (unlimited postings)

How do I advertise in MFAD? If an academic institution is interested in submitting faculty employment opportunities to MFAD, please follow the steps below. Procedural Steps: Step 1: E-mail us at info@theacademicnetwork.org , or complete the form below, in selecting a 6-month or 1-year term of membership advertisement. Step 2: Submit faculty employment position by e-mail to info@theacademicnetwork.org in Word format  (payment due before posting can be distributed) Step 3: A confirmation e-mail is sent to the academic institution Step 4: “Employment Postings” are distributed to MFAD and other minority professional contacts (including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Community Colleges and Tribal Colleges) Step 5: Payment receipt is sent to the academic institution If you are interested in becoming an MFAD Institutional Member, please complete the form below. A representative will contact you with additional information on securing your advertising membership.  Contact information: Full Name: Academic Institution: Email Address: Phone Number: For which term are you interested? (6-month or 1-year)

Sample of MFAD Member Institutions "MFAD allowed us to connect with candidates already interested in faculty, staff and administrative positions. It's truly a cost effective and remarkable resource in this recruitment age!" - Virginia Tech University (Member since 2008) Argosy - Twin Cities, Augustana College , Ball State University, Berklee College of Music , Buffalo State, California Institute of Integral Studies, Chatham University, Clemson University, College of Charleston, College of Staten Island, Colorado School of Mines , Concordia University , Davidson College, Dickinson College , Duquesne University, Eastern Washington, Excelsior College, Florida Gulf Coast University, Frostburg University, Georgia State University , Gloucester County College , Grand Valley State Guilford Technical Community College, Highland Community College, Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Ivy Tech Community College, Keene State College , Lamar University , Lebanon Valley College, Lenoir Community College, Lim College of Fashion, Luther College , Marist College, Mercer University, Metropolitan Community College, Minot State University, Montclair State ,North Harris Montgomery Community College District, Pacific Lutheran University, Parsons The New School for Design, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Renssalear Polytechnic Institute, Rider University, Roane State Community College , Southern Oregon University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, St. Cloud State  University,Syracuse University, The Citadel ,UMKC, Univ. of Hawaii - Hilo, University of Alabama, University of Alaska Southeast, University of Dayton , University of Iowa, University of Kansas, University of Michigan , University of Montevallo ,University of Nevada Las Vegas, University of North Alabama, University of North Carolina at Greensboro , University of Texas at El Paso, University of Washington Bothell, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point , University of North Texas, UNT at Dallas, Virginia Tech University , Wittenberg University

Sample of MFAD Distribution List* *distribution occurs 1st and 15th of each month AAAS Minority Scientists Network (MiSciNet), Academic Employment Network, Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate program (AGEP), AlterNative Voices, American Association of University Women, American Indian Graduate Center, American Indian Higher Education Consortium, American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students, Association for Women in Science, Black Career Women Online, Black College WireCenter for Advancement of Hispanics in Science & Engineering Education (CAHSEE), Center for Advancement of Racial and Ethnic Equity (CAREE)American Council on Education, Committee on Institutional Cooperation, Council of HBCU Graduate Schools, Diversity Web, Equal Opportunity Publications, GA Tech, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), Historically Black College and University/Minority Institution Environmental Technology Consortium (HBCU/MI ETC), Holmes Scholars Program, Illinois Board of Higher Education, League for Innovation, MAES - Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists,MANRRS-Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences,Mentorship for Environmental Scholars (MES program), MESA USA - Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement, NACE,NASPA, National African-American Student Leadership Conference, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), National Black MBA Association, National Black Student Leadership Development, National Black Student Union (NBSU), National Coalition of Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Groups in Engineering and Science, National Science Foundation - Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training Program, National Science Foundation - Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, National Society of Black Engineers, National Society of Black Physicists, Native American Times, Nebraska College Career Services Association, Office of Equal Opportunity and Access-Univ. of Illinois, PhD Project, Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, SECME, Inc., Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers, Society for the Advancement of Chicanos & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), Society of Hispanic Engineers, Society of Mexican American Engineers & Scientists, The Center for the Advancement of Hispanics in Science and Engineering Education, The Faculty Resource Network at New York University, The Multicultural Advantage Job Posting, The Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) NetworkMathematics, Science and Engineering Program, United Negro College Fund VPAA Assistance in Recruiting Underrepresented Minority Faculty.