Job Search in Academe: How to Get the Position You Deserve

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 expanded the book to deal with issues faced by minority candidates, and have added contributions from scientists to cover such issues as negotiating faculty contracts to ensure adequate lab space and resources. They give more emphasis to applying for non-academic jobs and offer case study scenarios of candidates who have followed both academic and non academic paths. They explain what’s involved in applying for joint positions, offer advice on applying for administrative jobs outside the academy, and prepare the reader for first year academic and corporate performance reviews.
This book includes sample application letters and vitae, a model for job search workshop, and a rich list of resources.

Dawn M. Formo is Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor, Literature and Writing at California State University, San Marcos

Cheryl Reed is Assistant Professor, English, Communications, and World Languages, San Diego Miramar College.