Category:Q: For those who negotiated, did you have another offer? I heard it's hard to negotiate without a second offer, but I'd love to hear otherwise.

I was able to negotiate without any other offer, and I know many people whi have done the same. Based on publications, teaching experience, and how well you're able to justify your requests (comparable salaries, etc.), you should be able to negotiate at least a few thousand dollars plus some other bennies without much effort. This is often the expected protocol, and may even be built into their first low-ball offer. (Think real estate? But then again, re. real estate, the economy is sort of the opposite for jobs vs houses now, so that may not be helpful.)