Summer stretches before us, with all its potential for meeting research and writing goals. But if you’re going on the faculty-job market for the first time — as a recent Ph.D. or an advanced doctoral ...

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This is the second of five installments of “How to Get an Academic Job,” a new guide on the tenure-track search from our Career Talk columnists. Previously the series explored what to do “Before You ...

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When you are applying to a job, writing a cover letter can be a daunting task. No two job descriptions are the same and; therefore, no two cover letters you write should be either. This guide is here ...

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