Job Search in Academe

"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 dformo@csusm.edu and Cheryl at drcreed@catsforchange.org.