Everything You Wanted to Know About the Academic Job Market (But Were Afraid to Ask)

If you’re planning to go on the academic job market this year, you probably have questions. How many jobs will be available in my discipline? How do I know if I’m competitive for those jobs? How can I decide which schools are a good fit for my skills, interests, and values? What should I do if I’m having doubts about the faculty career path? This session will attempt to answer some of those questions, providing resources and strategies for evaluating your profile, your field, and the different kinds of institutions and job postings you may encounter.