The University of North Texas (UNT) is committed to fill staff positions with the most qualified and best suited candidate for the position through promotion, transfer, or by hiring from outside of the University.  In adherence with applicable laws and University policies, UNT prohibits discrimination in employment practices because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.  All appointments to University positions shall be the result of selection decisions based on lawful, job-related, and non-discriminative criteria and in keeping with the University's Prohibition of Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation policy; Federal and State employment laws; and University regulations