Spanish & Portuguese 2012-2013

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Interview Requests
I have liked this section in the past for a quick look at what schools are scheduling interviews and when. Please list universities in alphabetical order.


 * Arizona State University (Spanish Linguisitics): Skype interview scheduled, 11/27
 * Ball State University: Received email 11/20 to schedule phone interview
 * Clarke University: Received e-mail 11-19 to schedule Skype interview.
 * College of Charleston: Received email 11/21 to schedule Skype interview (11/21 listed below as date interviews scheduled for both Linguistics and Peninsular searches)


 * Georgia Southern: Phone interview scheduled 10/26/12. Campus visit scheduled for end of November.
 * George Mason University (Spanish Linguistics): Contacted for Skype interview 11/28; 11/29
 * Hendrix College (AR): Contacted to schedule Skype interview 11/28
 * Kalamazoo College: MLA interview. 11/14
 * Miami University of Ohio: Skype interview scheduled 11/20/12
 * St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana: Skype interview scheduled for week of 12/10
 * University of California, Merced: interview scheduled 11/28; 11/30
 * University of Louisville (Interpreting Studies): campus visit, third week of Oct.


 * University of Utah: 11/19


 * University of Wisconsin - La Crosse - Asst. Prof, Spanish Literature: 11/12


 * University of Wisconsin - La Crosse - Asst. Prof, Spanish Linguistics: 11/15
 * Valdosta State University: Received e-mail 11/19 to shedule Skype interview.


 * West Chester University : Campus visits stage.
 * Western Oregon University: Phone interview scheduled: 11/27


 * Winthrop University - Asst. Prof. of Latin American Literature: 11/15
 * Wright State U: Skype interview scheduled for week of 12/10

2012-2013 SPANISH & PORTUGUESE JOBS (TT / Full-Time)
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AAA Name of College/University (State)- Position - Date
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Arizona State University - TT Asst. Spanish Linguistics - Nov. 16
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: 11/27 (skype)x2 Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Augustana C, South Dakota- TT Asst. - Spanish (generalist). - NOV. 1
Tenure-track assistant professor position in Spanish, beginning Fall 2013. Seeking generalist able to teach Spanish language, literature and culture courses at all levels, and occasional related courses in English to all language majors.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Spanish or Hispanic Studies in hand by date of hire, and native or near-native proficiency in Spanish. Commitment to and demonstrated experience in undergraduate teaching, experience with information technology and technology-mediated instruction, evidence of scholarly potential, and commitment to the mission of a private, liberal arts, church-related college are required.

Responsibilities: Teach three courses per semester and one course in two-of-three January Interims. Expected to advise students, engage in scholarship and provide service to College and community.

Salary: Competitive, dependent upon qualifications, and experience.

Review of applications begins Nov. 1, 2012, and concludes Dec. 1 or until position is filled. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview at the 2013 MLA Convention; top two candidates will be invited for on-campus interviews. Prior to Dec. 1, please send letter of application addressing the above qualifications, CV, teaching philosophy statement, official graduate transcripts, and three current letters of reference (at least one of which must address candidate's performance as a classroom teacher).

Please submit your applications materials electronically to [mailto:humanresources@augie.edu humanresources@augie.edu]. While electronic submissions are preferred, application materials may be mailed to: Dean of the College, Augustana College, Box 763, Sioux Falls, SD 57197

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Augusta SU, Georgia - TT Asst. - Latin American Lit. - OCT. 15
Assistant Professor of Spanish The Department of English and Foreign Languages invites applications for a tenure-track position in Spanish language and culture with a concentration in Latin American literature beginning Fall 2013. Applicants must be interested in teaching undergraduate classes in Spanish at all levels, from introductory language courses through the major. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. by the time of the appointment. Online teaching and/or grant writing experience desirable, as are qualifications to teach a second foreign language. For full consideration, applicants should send a letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation by October 15, 2012 to Lillie B. Johnson, Chair, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Augusta State University, Box 19, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

Request for more materials: Rejection: Email 11/19 Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Ball State University - TT Assistant Professor of Spanish - Open Until Filled
Tenure-track faculty position available August 16, 2013.

Responsibilities: open specialty (with emphasis in Peninsular) capable of teaching a full range of courses in Spanish language, literature, and culture.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.www.bsu.edu/languages

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: received email 11/20 (phone) Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Bard College- Assistant Professor Peninsular - Dec 3
Bard C, Lang & Lit, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504

http://www.bard.edu/employment

Apply to this position: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15716

Assistant Professor of Spanish

Bard College's Division of Languages and Literature invites applications for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish, to begin Fall 2013. The successful candidate must hold Ph.D. or be nearing its completion this year. Area of specialization: Peninsular literature, any period. S/he should maintain a vigorous and active commitment to scholarship as well as a lively interest in undergraduate teaching at a small liberal arts college with an intellectually curious, sophisticated student body. Multidisciplinary approaches welcome. The ideal candidate will be able to teach all levels of Spanish language as well as literature seminars for advanced undergraduates. Experience with study abroad programs a plus. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to general education at the college. Native or near-native fluency is required.

Bard is a highly selective college of the liberal arts and sciences with 1900 students, located 90 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River. Please send cover letter, CV, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation by email to [mailto:hr12062@bard.edu. hr12062@bard.edu.] Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3, 2012. Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. AA/EOE

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Baylor University - Director, Division of Spanish and Portuguese - Nov. 15
Mod For Langs, One Bear Pl, #97391, Waco, TX 76798

http://baylor.edu/mfl

Apply to this position: www.interfolio.com/apply/14928

Director, Division of Spanish and Portuguese

The Department of Modern Foreign Languages invites applications for the position of Division Director for Spanish and Portuguese at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The Division offers majors in Spanish and in Latin American Studies, an M.A. in Spanish, and courses in Portuguese through the second year. The Division of Spanish and Portuguese is the largest of four Divisions housed in the Department of Modern Foreign Languages.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Spanish or related field. The successful applicant will be a dynamic scholar and leader committed to excellence in both graduate and undergraduate teaching and in research. The Division Director provides leadership for a Division with more than 30 full-time faculty members. Field of specialization is open and administrative experience is desirable.

Responsibilities: In addition to teaching and publication, responsibilities include overseeing the daily operation of the Division, engaging in short- and long-term planning, scheduling courses, assisting the Department Chair with faculty recruitment and evaluation, recruiting and advising students, and coordinating curricular planning and assessment.

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by November 15, 2012.

Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and transcripts. Include names, addresses, and phone numbers of three individuals from whom you have requested letters of recommendation and have recommenders send letters to:


 * Dr. Paul Larson, Chair
 * Search Committee for Director of the Division of Spanish and Portuguese
 * Department of Modern Foreign Languages
 * Baylor University
 * One Bear Place # 97391
 * Waco, Texas 76798

Application materials or nominations may be submitted electronically to: [mailto:Paul_Larson@baylor.edu Paul_Larson@baylor.edu ]

Baylor, the world’s largest Baptist university, holds a Carnegie classification as a “high-research” institution. Baylor’s mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university while reaffirming and deepening its distinctive Christian mission as described in Pro Futuris (http://www.baylor.edu/profuturis/).

Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an AA/EEO employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, & persons with disabilities to apply.

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Brown University - Assistant Professor, Peninsular (2 positions) - Nov 5
Brown U, Hisp Studies, Box 1961, Providence, RI 02912

http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Hispanic_Studies/

Apply to this position: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15223

Assistant Professor - Modern Spanish Peninsular Literature and Culture

The Department of Hispanic Studies at Brown University invites applications for up to two positions in modern Spanish peninsular literature and culture (18th - 21st centuries) at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure track. Successful applicants will have rigorous, innovative research agendas and demonstrate clear evidence of teaching excellence, as well as a commitment to program building at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A PhD in Spanish or equivalent terminal degree is required by position start date, July, 1, 2013. Responsibilities include teaching Spanish literature and culture, establishing an outstanding scholarly trajectory, and providing service to the institution and the profession.Applications must be made online at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15223 by November 5, 2012. Required materials include a curriculum vitae, cover letter with research and teaching statement, writing sample of no more than 30 pages, and three letters of reference. Reference letters should be filed online when possible; otherwise, they may be sent to: Laura Bass, Chair, Department of Hispanic Studies, Box 1961, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912.

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

California State University, Fullerton - TT - Spanish Literature (Peninsular) - Nov. 1
Duties include: teaching all levels of Spanish, but primarily upper-division and graduate-level courses in Spanish Peninsular literature and culture; student advisement; and contribution to department and university governance.

Required: Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and a Ph.D. in Spanish, with a specialization in Peninsular Literature, preferably in Golden Age. Ph.D. by August 2013 is required. If ABD, please have your dissertation chair provide a letter indicating your progress to date and detailing a timeline to completion. Degree must be completed by date of appointment.

Desirable: Additional background in other areas such as translation, cultural studies, or other related fields is highly desirable.

The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track.

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2012. The search committee will begin reviewing applications and continue its review until the position is filled.

HigherEdJobs.com

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: x1 11/29 Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

California State University, San Bernardino (CA)- Asst. Prof. in Spanish- Nov. 25
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

===Central Michigan University (MI)- TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Nov. 16 ===

The Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant professor of Spanish, beginning in the 2013-2014 academic year. We seek a specialist in Applied Linguistics in Spanish with an emphasis on translation and/or bilingualism, and with the ability to teach a full range of undergraduate Spanish language courses and graduate-level seminars (also in hybrid and online formats). The ideal candidate will help develop a new certificate in translation and coordinate our basic language courses. Other desirable areas include Second Language Acquisition, Computer-Assisted Language Learning, or experience in coordinating basic language courses. The normal teaching load is 18 credit hours per academic year. Requirements: Ph.D. by August 2013; native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English.

Applicants must apply on-line at: http://www.jobs.cmich.edu. Required materials include a letter of application, c.v., copies of graduate transcript(s), evidence of excellence in teaching and of commitment to scholarship. In addition, have three current letters of reference (at least one of the letters must be from a colleague or supervisor who has directly observed your teaching) sent to: Dr. Mary-Garland Jackson, Search Committee Chair, 305 Pearce, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859. Applications must be submitted by November 16th. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA Convention. CMU, and AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community.

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Christopher Newport U. (VA) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Nov. 2
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Christopher Newport U. (VA) - TT Asst. or Assoc. - Spanish/2nd Lang Acquisitition - Nov. 9
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Citadel, The (SC) Asst. Spanish Latin American
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

College of Charleston (SC) Asst. Spanish Peninsular
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: 11/21 Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

College of Charleston (SC) Asst. Spanish Linguistics
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: 11/21 Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Columbia College (MO) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Open Until Filled
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Clayton State U. (GA) - TT Asst. Spanish - January 15, 2013
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Columbus State U. (GA) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Jan. 15
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Denison University (OH) -TT Asst. Hispanic cinema studies - Nov. 16
Note: Wrong date was posted. Originally 11/21 posted, but that was for another position in the same ad on the Chronicle. Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Doane College, Nebraska - TT Asst. - Nov. 1
Generalist. Doane College invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Spanish for fall 2013. Ph.D. or advanced ABD, college teaching experience, and a commitment to teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts college preferred. The successful candidate will be a generalist to teach all levels of Spanish including elementary, intermediate and advanced language classes; literature and culture of Latin America and Spain. Preference may be given to a candidate who is interested in seeking cultural and service connections with the community. S/he also will have the opportunity to teach in interdisciplinary programs. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and contact information for three references electronically to Dr. John M. Burney, Vice President for Academic Affairs, [mailto:AcademicAffairs@doane.edu AcademicAffairs@doane.edu]. For more information visit the Doane College website at http://doane.eduReview of applications will begin November 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Doane College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of the nation.

NOTE: As a small liberal art college, Doane does not currently have the status to issue visas for employment. The College also does not provide support for the expenses of securing a visa or work permit. Thus proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment.

Ad at Chronicle

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Eastern Washington University (WA)- Asst. Prof. in Spanish- Nov. 26
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Eckerd College (FL)- TT Asst. Professor of Spanish
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Evergreen State College (WA) - FT Faculty - Spanish & Latin American Lit. - Jan. 9, 2013
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Ferris State University (MI) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Dec. 11
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Franklin and Marshall College (PA) - TT Asst. Prof. of Spanish (Caribbean) - Oct. 15
Request for more materials: 12/1 Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Franklin and Marshall College (PA) - TT Asst. Prof. of Spanish and Linguistics
Request for more materials: 11/1 (X4) Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Furman University
Request for more materials: 11/21 (x6) Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

George Mason University
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: 11/28 Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Georgia Southern (Statesboro, GA)- Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics - Oct. 20
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: 10/26 Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: End of November. Offer made:

Georgia Tech (Atlanta, GA) - Assistant Professor of Spanish (or higher rank) - Nov. 29
The School of Modern Languages in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) announces an opening for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor or higher rank of Spanish to begin August 2013. The appointment is contingent upon final budget approval. We seek candidates with a PhD in Spanish language, literature, or cultural studies (or in a related field), with native or near-native Spanish fluency, and with outstanding scholarly potential and excellent teaching skills. We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in Latin American studies and applied language as well as a strong intercultural and interdisciplinary orientation. Possible areas for interdisciplinary collaboration include but are not limited to: race and ethnicity studies; Afro-Hispanic and African diaspora studies; digital media; science, environment and policy studies; industry, business- and health-related fields. A desire to take an active role in study abroad initiatives is a plus. The School of Modern Languages offers a major in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (ALIS), in which students achieve professional-level proficiency and intercultural competence with content-based courses in Societies and Cultures, Industry and Technology, Arts and Media. In addition we offer two joint majors: in International Affairs and Modern Languages and in Global Economics and Modern Languages. Interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty in the other language groups in Modern Languages as well as faculty from other Schools in the Ivan Allen College and with other units at Georgia Tech with a Latin American focus are strongly encouraged. Applicants should forward a letter of interest, a dossier including a curriculum vitae, and (3) letters of recommendation to Loretta Walker, School of Modern Languages, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0375. Deadline is November 29, 2012. Georgia Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Guilford College (NC) - TT Asst. Professor (Latin American Specialist - Nov. 1
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) - TT Asst. Professor (Latin American Specialist - Nov. 1)
Request for more materials: X7, by email (11/12). Rejection: Rejection e-mail: Nov. 9. Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Hamilton College (NY) - TT Asst. Professor (Peninsular Literature and Culture - Nov.  until filled)
Request for more materials:. Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Harvard U. - Asst. Professor, Latino Studies - Nov. 1
Latino Studies: Harvard University. The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Program of History and Literature seek to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor in Latino Studies. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2013. We are looking for a scholar with a combined approach between Latino and Latin-American histories, literatures and cultures. Native or near-native skills in both Spanish and English are required. Applicants should have an active record of research and publication, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and the ability to design interdisciplinary courses. Teaching duties include courses in History and Literature and in Romance Languages and Literatures, as well as advising undergraduate and graduate theses.

Please submit a cover letter, a CV, an abstract of the dissertation and/or other major publications, the names and contact information of three references, a teaching statement, a research statement, and a writing sample through the ARIeS portal (academicpositions.harvard.edu). All application materials, including letters of reference, must be received by November 1st.


 * Also posted at Cultural Studies/Ethnic Studies 2012-13

Request for more materials: letters requested via Interfolio (11/21) Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Hendrix College (AR)- Asst. Prof. of Spanish- Nov. 9
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: 11/28 (skype interview scheduled) Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Immaculata University (PA) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Open Until Filled
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (PA)- Asst. Prof. in Spanish- Nov. 26
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Long Island University- Asst. Prof. in Spanish (with a second foreign language)- Nov. 12
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Loyola University Chicago - TT Asst. - Latin American Studies/Spanish - October 30
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Marquette University - TT Asst. Spanish Linguistics. - Nov 5
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

McDaniel College - TT Asst. Latin American Generalist. - Nov 5
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit:

Offer made:

Miami University (Ohio)- TT Asst. Professor of Spanish (Transatlantic)- Nov. 15
Request for more materials: email verification to create an account for candidate in Interfolio (Oct 26), but no materials requested so far (as of Nov 26) Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Middlebury College - TT Asst. Prof. Medieval/ Colonial - Nov. 1
Ad at Chronicle

Tenure-track position in Spanish, with a focus on the fields of Hispanic Medieval and/or Colonial literature and culture. Appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor (Ph.D) or instructor (ABD). Application deadline: November 1, 2012.

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Missouri Western - Asst. Professor of Spanish
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Monmouth College (IL) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Nov. 26
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

North Carolina State University - TT Asst. Hispanic Sociolinguistics. - Nov 1
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Northern Kentucky University - Chair, Department of World Languages and Literatures
The Department of World Languages and Literatures invites applications for the position of Chair to lead a department of eleven full-time faculty and sixteen part-time instructors. We offer majors and minors in French, German, and Spanish; a minor in Chinese studies; an expanding program in Japanese; and courses in Arabic, Italian, Korean, Latin, and Russian. The chair position is a twelve-month, tenured position at the rank of associate or full professor, which will begin on July 1, 2013.

Ph.D. degree in Spanish required with a native or near-native fluency in English and Spanish. Candidates in all fields of Hispanic studies may apply; those in Caribbean, Latin American, Colonial Studies, second language acquisition and pedagogy, and/or linguistics are especially encouraged. The ideal candidate will have experience in the chair position and in program growth, will have demonstrated leadership skills and communication ability, with a record of scholarly achievement, successful teaching, and evidenced commitment to public engagement. Knowledge of a second modern language is desirable. We anticipate interviewing candidates at the MLA convention. For additional information on the Department of World Languages and Literatures, visit http://worldlanglit.nku.edu.

Submit letter of application and CV, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Dr. Barbara Klaw, search committee chair, at [mailto:wlanguagesposition@nku.edu wlanguagesposition@nku.edu]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. For full consideration, and MLA interview, applications should be received by December 10, 2012.

Located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati in an area offering an outstanding quality of life, NKU is a nationally recognized metropolitan university committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of nearly two million people. Our institution is built on core values that emphasize multidimensional excellence, learner-centered education, civic engagement, multiculturalism, innovation, collegiality, and collaboration across disciplines and professional fields. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, but especially from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community. NKU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. For additional information on Northern Kentucky University, visit http://www.nku.edu.

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Ohio State University - TT, Asst. Professor indigenous studies/ethnography/ethnomusicology - November 14, 2012
Also posted at Musicology/Ethnomusicology 2012-13 and Cultural Studies/Ethnic Studies 2012-13

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made

Ohio State University - TT Open rank, Latino/a Studies - November 14, 2012
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: skype Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: this week (nov 27th) and next week Offer made

Ohio State University - TT Department Chair, Spanish and Portuguese - November 14, 2012
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made

Oregon State University - TT Asst. Spanish & Socioling. - Oct. 31, 2012
Oregon State University Foreign Languages and Literatures Program is seeking applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Spanish and Sociolinguistics. Responsibilities will included teaching classes, advising and research. Required qualifications include Ph.D. in Spanish or like appropriate discipline, native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English, evidence of teaching excellence, record of working with diverse students and faculty and a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

To review posting and apply, go to oregonstate.edu/jobs. Apply to posting # 0009524. Closing date is '''October 31, 2012. '''

Request for more materials: Rejection: 11/16 Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Pacific University (OR) - Assistant Professor of Spanish
Request for more materials: 11/14 via email Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Penn State U. - Asst. Professor, Hispanic Linguistics - Dec. 1
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Penn State U. - Asst/ or Assoc. Prof. - Latin American - Dec. 1
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Rice University (TX) - TT Asst or Assoc. - Brazilian Literature and Culture - Nov. 30
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Saint Joseph's University (PA) - Asst. Professor in Peninsular Literature
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Saint Mary's College (IN)- Asst. Professor of Spanish - Nov. 15
Request for more materials: 11/27 Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Week of 12/10 Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Sam Houston State University (TX) - Asst. Professor of Spanish - Open Until Filled
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

San Diego State U. - Associate Professor in Spanish Linguistics and/or SLA
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Spelman College (GA) - TT Asst. Professor of Portuguese - Nov. 30
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Spelman College (GA) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Nov. 30
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Spring Hill C
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:
 * Received letter stating Skype interviews would be conducted in January but not told if selected for an interview

Stony Brook University (SUNY) - TT Asst. 19th century Latin American Lit - Nov. 30
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

SUNY Brockport
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Tennessee Technological University - TT Asst. - Nov. 5
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

The College of Idaho- Asst. Prof. in Spanish- Nov. 15
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of California, Merced - Assistant Professor, Spanish Linguistics - Nov. 15, 2012
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Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: 11/28 (Skype) Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Central Oklahoma - Assit. Prof. of Spanish - Nov. 1
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: 11/28 (Skype) Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Chicago - 2 positions (TT or Tenured) - Latin American Lit. - Oct. 15
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Chicago invites applications for two faculty positions in Latin American literature, one at the Assistant Professor rank, the other open rank (Assistant, Associate, or full Professor). One of these positions will have a focus in colonial Latin American literature and the other in twentieth-century Latin American literature. Beyond that, the areas of specialization are open.

All materials, except letters of recommendation, must be submitted online via the University of Chicago Academic Career Opportunities website at tinyurl.com/LatAm2012. Recommendation letters must be submitted by your referees or a portfolio service (such as Interfolio) either through the Academic Careers website (strongly preferred) or by email to jhurtart@uchicago.edu. For full consideration, all materials (including recommendation letters) must be received by October 15, 2012. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled; no materials will be accepted after December 15, 2012.

Request for more materials: Materials requested, Nov. 14; Material requested Nov 16 Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Dayton (OH)- Asst. Prof. in Spanish - Nov. 12
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Louisville - Assistant Professor of Spanish (Interpreting Studies) - Review begins Sept. 15
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Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: third week of Oct. Offer made:

University of Maryland (MD)- Asst. Prof. in Spanish- Nov. 20
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Massachusetts, Amherst - TT Asst. Hispanic Linguistics. - Dec 7
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Michigan - TT Asst. Modern - Nov. 12
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Nebraska at Omaha -- TT Asst. Prof of Spanish - Nov. 26
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Foreign Languages, Assistant Professor of Spanish. http://www.unomaha.edu. Tenure-track. Required: Ph.D. or ABD in Spanish language, linguistics, language education, or applied linguistics; native or near-native fluency in Spanish; demonstrated teaching competence; evident interest in research. Candidates should have expertise in heritage learner instruction and/or composition pedagogy. MLA interviews; competitive salary; 12-hour load, 3-hour release for research possible. To apply for this position go to http://www.unomaha.edu. Application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically. Apply by November 26, 2012 for best consideration. UNO has a strong commitment to achieving diversity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups, women and persons of color.

Request for more materials: 1 Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of North Alabama
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of North Carolina at Pembroke - TT Asst. Contemp. Latin Am. Lit. - Open Until Filled
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of San Diego- Asst. Prof. in Spanish- Nov. 15
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of St. Thomas (MN) - TT Asst. Prof, Spanish Linguistics - Oct. 15
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Texas at Arlington - TT Assistant Professor, Spanish & Translation - Nov. 15
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of the Sciences (PA) - Asst. Professor in Spanish
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Utah - Assistant Prof, Latin American Literary & Cultural Studies - Nov. 15
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Skype Nov/19 x 1, Skype 12/06 x 1

Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Utah - TT Asst. Portuguese - Nov. 16
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Virginia - TT Asst. Latin American / Colonial - Nov 15
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Virginia - TT Asst. Luso-Brazilian Studies - Nov. 15
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse - Asst. Prof, Spanish Linguistics - Oct. 1
The position calls for a candidate with a PhD in Spanish linguistics who has native or near-native fluency in Spanish and who is able to teach all levels of undergraduate language and a variety of upper-level courses. These courses may include phonetics, 2nd language acquisition, and linguistics

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Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: 11/15 Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse - Asst. Prof, Spanish Literature - Oct. 1
The position calls for a candidate with a PhD who has native or near-native fluency in Spanish and who is able to teach all levels of undergraduate language and a variety of upper-level courses. These courses may include Literature of the Southern Cone, Latin American Civilization, and literature or culture focusing on gender studies and/or ethnic and racial studies

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Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: X1 (Nov.12) Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Ursinus College (PA) - Assistant Professor of Spanish
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Valdosta State U. (GA) - TT Assistant Professor of Spanish - Nov. 15
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Wake Forest University (NC) - TT Asst. Spanish Linguistics. - Nov 16
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Wesleyan University, TT Asst. Modern Peninsular Studies - Dec. 1
Effective July 1, 2013. Assistant professor (tenure-track) in Spanish. Primary focus on modern peninsular Spanish studies (literature, culture and the visual arts). Historical, interdisciplinary and intercultural breadth essential. Although the field is open (excluding only 20th-century Spanish theater), we are particularly interested in colleagues whose scholarship and teaching explore comparative, transatlantic and/or transcultural perspectives.

Submit cover letter, CV, 3 letters of reference, and a 15-25 page writing sample in English or Spanish, by December 1, to careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/3496

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

West Chester University (PA) - TT Asst. Profesor of Spanish - Date
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: X2 (skype) Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: 11/26 (second hand) Offer made:

West Texas A&M University - TT Asst. Generalist, Lang. Acquisition, Peninsular, Film Studies - Dec. 1
West Texas A&M Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish beginning in August 2013. We are looking for a generalist that is a qualified candidate in one or more of the following areas of specialization: Second Language Acquisition, Peninsular Literature and Culture, or Hispanic Film Studies. Applicants should have experience, enthusiasm and excellence in college-level teaching, a commitment to research and scholarship, native or near-native English and Spanish, and a willingness to contribute to a growing and collegial Spanish program. An enthusiasm to lead and plan study abroad programs is highly desirable. A commitment to and experience teaching Heritage Speakers is also recommended.The successful candidate will be teaching all levels of Spanish, assist in advising students, and participate in department- and university-related service.

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Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Western Oregon University - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Open Until Filled
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Winthrop University - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish (Latin America)
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Skype interviews to be held over the next two weeks (second hand, reliable); confirm previous comment (first hand) Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Winthrop University - Chair of World Cultures
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Wright SU
Request for more materials: Rejection: email 11/20 (x4)
 * Dialogue moved to "The Vent" section (below) to keep this to more of a glance-through section. Feel free to move the information back to this section if you disagree with this decision.

Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Skype interview scheduled for week of 12/10 Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Post-docs and Visiting positions
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AAA Name of College/University (State) - Date
Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Williams College (MA) - 3 yr. Visiting Position - Nov. 15
Visiting three-year (renewable) position teaching Spanish language at all levels, beginning September 2013. In addition to teaching 3-2, the successful candidate will also offer a colloquium presentation during each semester on new developments in language pedagogy and technology in the classroom; work closely with Spanish Teaching Assistants; and serve as a liaison to the Language Lab Director regarding new foreign language technologies. Please send a letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference, postmarked no later than November 15th, 2012 to Professor Soledad Fox, Chair, Department of Romance Languages, Williams College, 85 Mission Park Drive, Williamstown, MA 01267.

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Salaries
Inspired by other fields represented in this wiki, I thought it would be interesting to post basic information of the offers we have received in order to get a better idea of what the working conditions of our field are.

Inquiries
Put your questions about jobs/statuses here, i.e. "What did your online application say on the website when you received an interview request?"

How much is "competitive salary?"
There are several meanings for "competitive salary." It can mean that the salary is comparable to a similiar institution. It can mean that the salary is negotiable to be higher if a candidate has other offers. It can mean that the salary is competitive for the area (i.e. the salary is very good for the Midwest, but wouldn't get you a studio apartment in New York). Personally, I go to www.glassdoor.com to see the salary ranges. In states with open records or for some public institutions, you should be able to see the current salaries of the professors working there. Many local newspapers will have that information in a searchable database. Forewarned is forearmed. Don't go into a salary negotiation blind. If the job can't increase the amount of money offered, then look for increased benefits like a bigger research or travel budget.

The Chronicle's "Average Faculty Salaries" data is a good resource. (http://chronicle.com/article/faculty-salaries-data-2012/131431#id=144050 ). That said, the numbers are always inflated by the professional school professors (read you will probably never make the average amount as a humanities professor). States oftentimes provide reliable online salary information for public university professors. Cross reference the Chronicle and the state site, and then check your findings against a cost-of-living calculator. That will give you a pretty decent idea of how much you will or will not be making and whether you consider it to be "competitive".

Lo de los salarios promedio del CHE no aclara mucho, pues hacen un estimado de todas las áreas y facultades y como bien sabemos Humanidades siempre anda mal pagada, y entre los profesores de Humanidades, Lenguas extranjeras con seguridad va entre lo más bajo. Entonces, una que paga en promedio 98K para un Assistant P. puede tranquilamente estar pagando 65K para uno de Español. Hay que averiguar con atención. Confiaría más en una encuesta aquí.

Is there any future for those of us holding a Ph.D. in Spanish outside academia?

 * Government jobs take forever to hear back from, but many of them have a need for people who can read, speak, and write in Spanish. You can also search in specific regional areas, which can be particularly useful for those who have partners/children and do not wish to take a $30,000/year job in an undesirable location. Try www.usajobs.gov
 * Translation, especially medical translation. Some states have exam or licensing requirements; some states have none.
 * Private high schools. You get around the state teaching certificate requirements this way.
 * There are also jobs within the Academy that are off the tenure track. Look into attending an Alternate Academic Career panel (commonly abbreviated as altac or alt-ac) at the upcoming MLA conference. I know that this seriously boosted my confidence regarding life outside of the academy.
 * Administration or management of any company. We are multilingual. We have excellent written and verbal skills. Administrative secretaries can make more than starting Assistant Professors. Teaching a classroom is like being a manager (they call it classroom management for a reason!).
 * Textbook publishers. Someone has to review those textbooks. You can also end up peddling them.
 * Editorials or academic presses. Someone has to proofread and attend conferences to hawk the goods.
 * To be all Pollyanna about this: yes there is a future outside the Academy. Your future is what YOU make it. It is unfortunate that the Academy is moving towards adjuncts and lectureships rather than true job security. Don't take a job that will make you miserable or undervalue or under pay you; you deserve a living wage and a reasonable amount of work.

R: Thanks for your answer. Yes defenitly there are another options.

Are any atheists/agnostis applying to private, religious institutions? If so, how will/are you going to handle the statement of faith?
I would start the statement by saying: "I used to belive in God... but then I turned nine".

When should we assume we have been definitively rejected? Do all institutions send rejection emails/letters? (question moved from talk)
(answer moved from talk) If you do not recieve an invitation to MLA/phone interview by the time of the MLA, then it's a safe bet you're out of the running (but remember: sometimes interview invitations arrive just a few days before the MLA). Not all institutions send rejections (and some only send them to you if you were interviewed or had a campus visit).

Word on the Street
Any news out there, especially for the University of Chicago? ---> materials requests posted above, 11/14-16.

Has anyone heard from Gustavus Adolphus since they requested more materials? ---> I was just wondering the same thing! No, I have not heard anything yet.

The Vent
This is a space to vent about situations like those that happened with Wright SU where at first glace it appeared that ABD was acceptable, then many ABDs were cut in the first round being told their "experience and/or qualifications do not meet the minimum standards." The purpose is to keep the information section more of a glance and less of a dialogue.

Does anyone else feel like this is prom all over again and that no one wants to take you? (aka Why does no one want to interview me?)
Hahaha, yes. I can commiserate (although I never went to prom... probably because gay people weren't welcome and because I dropped out of high school a year early). I think it's important for us ABDs and recently-graduated PhDs to remember that since 2008, the market has been apocalyptically bad, as indicated in MLA's annual graph indicating the number of jobs per year published in the Job Information List. Thankfully it's been slowly improving in 2011 and 2012, but there are 4 years of backlogged, recently-graduated PhDs who, for the past several years, have had to settle for poorly-paid non-tenure-track positions in all kinds of random locations due to a lack of jobs to apply for. Now that there are finally some Assistant Professorships out there—positions traditionally offered to graduating or recently-graduated PhDs—I get the impression that people with a PhD in hand and several years of full-time teaching experience (not to mention additional publications they've landed since graduating) are squashing much of the ABD competition this year. I could be completely wrong about this, but this is the general sense I get about this year's market. It may be that many of us newbies to the market will have to settle for less-than-desirable positions this year just as our colleagues in recent years have had to do while we wait for demand to catch up with supply. Consequently, I have just broadened my search parameters for my job search (lecturer positions and jobs at community colleges, although the community college jobs I've seen advertised in November are for January start dates, which leads me to believe that they generally don't advertise as far in advance as universities). There are, of course, some other things to keep in mind:

1) I'm new to this too and don't have a very good idea of what I'm talking about.

2) It's still very early to be panicking, since it seems that most search committees have yet to send anyone any kind of communication, and some search committees wait until the week before MLA to schedule interviews.

3) Some universities and colleges don't go to MLA and schedule their initial round of interviews in the Spring.

4) Probably the most important thing to remember: so little of this whole process has to do with you. It has to do with the specific needs of departments. Your research, CV, teaching evaluations, etc. can be absolutely stellar, but if you're not exactly what they're looking for or close to it, you won't get interviewed. This whole process is subject to chance, personal connections, an infinite number of variables that are completely out of your control, and in some cases, dumb luck (where some random, seemingly unimportant thing on your CV impresses some random committee member in way that sets you above the rest in his/her mind).

Anyway, I hope this helps a little bit. It's funny how we spend 5 years trying to develop thick skin (between rejections from journals and less-than-complimentary follow-up questions at conferences), only to feel more vulnerable than ever when going on the job market. It's a tough, often discouraging time, but we just have to remember it's all about perserverance. We just have to have faith and stick it out—like so many have been doing since 2008—and eventually, we'll get asked to a prom. So keep practicing your dance moves! Our time to dance will come!

R: Thanks a lot. I feel better knowing I'm not the only one out there that feels super jealous seeing that folks have interview requests already. Congrats to those guys though. It's professional jealousy, not like, crazy jealousy.

Wright SU
Rejection letters: "your experience and/or qualifications do not meet the minimum requirements" ... rather an odd way of saying they have decided to eliminate ABDs from their pool of applicants (despite the announcement stipulating that the minimum requirement is that Ph.D. be in hand by 8/15/13 start date), but that's apparently what happened. I double-checked with the HR office that the decision came from the search committee and not from an effort in HR to weed out ABDs.

Received same email with exact same wording, and I already have my Ph.D. Looks like they might have an internal candidate? Nice school, would have been a nice place to start. Don't get discouraged! Somebody needs your research! You can make it!

Ditto. I wish they hadn't wasted our time by saying they would consider ABD status. If they wanted PhD in hand, they should have just said so. Plenty of other positions made it clear ABD status wasn't going to get you a second glance. I doubt it's an internal candidate; I would hazard a guess that they got inudated with applicants and the easiest way to hack through the pile is to cut out ABD and too newly minted PhDs.

Thank you both for the commiseration and encouragement! Good luck to you (well, to us all)!

There is indeed an internal candidate. That being said, they have scheduled interviews with other candidates as well (not with me, however.)

Just because someone is already working at an institution/knows someone at an institution does not mean there is an "internal candidate" and that the search is a sham. From personal experience, sometimes the "internal candidate" thinks s/he is a sure thing and does not put as much effort in as an external candidate. Also, the market has been weak for almost five years; there are lots of people applying to fewer and fewer TT positions. Besides, would we really want to work at an institution that hired an "internal candidate" rather than the best candidate? It's a slap in the face, but we were only out our cover letters/CVs and didn't have to pay to send our recommendation letters in.

I am ABD, applied for this position and did not received any email (yet). So, maybe the rejection has nothing to do with the ABD/PhD status.

You are right, and I was apparently wrong in my initial assumptions. They have since apologized for the misleading wording in their rejection e-mail and clarified that not meeting "the minimum requirements" is not a reference to anyone's ABD status. They have apparently tried to change the wording, but the legal department in HR won't allow it, despite the fact that it sends an incorrect message to applicants.

Thanks for following up. It is rather unfortunate wording, and their HR department should consider a better way of saying "Thanks but no thanks" for academic positions.