Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface : why this book? -- Academic ideals : what keeps some out of reach? -- The benefits of diversity and inclusion -- Understanding inequities : the role of schemas -- How careers progress for different groups : observational data and alternate accounts -- Recruiting new faculty : developing a diverse pool and an equitable search process -- Evaluating job candidates : choosing the shortlist and treating interviewees equitably -- Retaining faculty : building community in the academic workplace -- Facilitating faculty's success -- Evaluating and promoting faculty -- Recognizing faculty accomplishments -- Changing institutions : the roles of formal leaders, informal leaders, and all faculty -- Conclusion : making institutional changes that last.