Job Search in Academe

by Formo, Dawn M.; Reed, Cheryl; Mesaros, Kristina; Maroudas, Carla; Degnan, Kevin

• ISBN13: 9781579221331
• ISBN10: 1579221335
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-09-30
• Publisher: Stylus Pub Llc

Summary

"With a great deal of wit, with a whole lot of common sense, Dawn Formo and Cheryl Reed have produced a 'handbook' which will be invaluable to job seekers." --Ross Winterowd, from the foreword to the first edition "This extremely savvy guide to the academic job search and application, interviewing, and negotiation process really works'¦it just helped my son land a tenure-track position in a major university." --Planning/Communications on the first edition Building on the success of the first, this new edition has been updated to cover the latest hiring trends, changing economic circumstances and feedback from readers. The authors have also expanded the book to deal explicitly with issues faced by minority candidates. They give more emphasis to applying for non-academic jobs and offer case study scenarios of candidates who have followed academic and non-academic paths. This edition reflects the changes taking place in higher education. The authors urge readers to go beyond developing a philosophy statement on teaching, and to do so for research, service, and jobs outside the academy. They explain what's involved in applying for joint positions, offer advice on applying for administrative jobs outside of the academy, and prepare the reader for first year academic and corporate performance reviews. They have updated the resources, references, examples and scenarios. This book covers the process for Master's- and Ph.D.-level job-seekers of all disciplines: from identifying sources of information about positions, to advising on the preparation of effective CVs and portfolios, through guidance on the process of interview to final negotiation of terms. Its invaluable advice is informed by the authors' experiences in both academic and corporate arenas, as well as by and the narratives of current and recent job seekers. The authors cover the full spectrum of potential positions'”adjunct, visiting, temporary and tenure-track faculty appointments in both 4-year and 2-year institutions, as well as nonfaculty appointments outside of the academy. This book includes sample application letters and vitae, a model for job search workshop, and a rich list of resources both in print and online. Contact the Authors: Share your story! We hope to continue collecting timely narratives to keep Job Searchuseful, and we welcome your e-mails. Dawn can be reached at [e-mail] and Cheryl at [e-mail].

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
A (Fore)Word From the Employment Line	p. ix
Introduction: Becoming Literate in the Employment Line	p. 1
Dr. Strangefield or: How We Learned to Stop Worrying Love the Job Search
To Enter the Job Market Fray or Not?	p. 13
Writing the Script	p. 15
The Application Process
Making Your File Work-Personalize!	p. 45
The Callback	p. 47
The Professional Conference Interview
The (Somewhat) Lighter Side of the Academic Job Search	p. 75
The Screen Test	p. 79
The Campus Interview
My Job Search: A Cinderella Story	p. 115
It Can Be Done-Getting a Tenure-Track Job as an ABD in the Humanities	p. 119
Rehearsing for Ad-Libbing	p. 125
Preparing for (Un)Anticipated Interview Questions
The Ghosts in the Machine: Women of Color and the Job Market	p. 155
The Awards Ceremony	p. 159
Negotiating the University Job Contract or Deciding to ôLeave Showbizö
Managing Negotiations with the Clock Ticking	p. 211
The Academic Couple	p. 213
Reading, Writing, and Ramen: An Academic Couple's Search for Sustainable Employment	p. 215
The Corporate Interview	p. 217
Best Performance in an Underfunded Public Drama	p. 223
The Tenure-Track Professorship at the Community College
A Community College Candidate's Perspective	p. 239
Tale of Two Interviews: How Failing to Get the Job Can Still Lead to Important Insight	p. 242
Calling on Your Professional Experience: Securing a Votech (Vocational Technology) Teaching Position	p. 247
Epilogue: In the Director's Chair	p. 249
Being an Ethical Academic Advisor to Students Preparing for the Job Search
Works Cited	p. 261
Index	p. 263
Appendixes
All appendixes are available online at www.styluspub.com/resrcs/user/jsappendix.pdf
Finding News About the Academy and the Academic Job Market and Locating Jobs Across the Disciplines
Finding a Job Announcement in Your Field
Sample Application Packets
Sample Humanities Packet for a Tenure-Track Position at a Research/Teaching University
Sample Humanities Packet for a Lateral Move Tenure-Track Position at a Research/Teaching University
Sample Humanities Packet for a Tenure-Track Position at a Community College
Sample Science Packet for an Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Position at a Research/Teaching University
Sample Science Packet for an Associate Professor Tenure-Track Position at a Research/Teaching University
Sample Social Science Packet for an Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Position at a Research/Teaching University
Sample Packet with Electronic Vitae for a Tenure-Track Position at a Research/Teaching University
Sample Resume for a Non-Faculty Academic Position
Sample Corporate Resume
Suggested Reading and Resource List
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