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Uncertain Principles: How to Get a Small College Job:

How to Get a Small College Job

Category: Academia
Posted on: January 24, 2007 11:13 AM, by Chad Orzel

We've been running a search to fill a tenure-track faculty position for next year, and I've spent more time than I care to recall reading folders and interviewing candidates. Now that the process is nearing completion, I'd like to do a quick post offering advice for those thinking about applying for a tenure-track position at a small liberal arts college. Yes, this is too late to do any good for people thinking of applying for the current job, but then, we wouldn't want anybody to get an unfair advantage by reading my blog.

The following statements are entirely my own opinion, and should not be taken as referring to any particular applicants, living or dead. I do not speak for my department or my employer in this matter-- I am speaking only for myself. That said, here are some things I think you should know if you want to get a small college job: