University drops job posting after DEI requirement exposed, professor says ‘I would not be hired’ today

A professor at the University of Washington has criticized the school's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies after a job posting was withdrawn due to its DEI requirements. The professor expressed concern that such policies could hinder hiring practices, stating, 'I would not be hired' under the current criteria. This situation raises important questions about how DEI initiatives are shaping academic hiring and whether they may inadvertently limit the diversity of thought in educational institutions.