Musicology/Ethnomusicology, 2011-12

Boston University (Deadline: November 15, 2011)
With tenure, Professor of Music (Ethnomusicology.)

"The applicant should have a long-held PhD, associate- or full-professor status in current position, a rich publication record, prominence in the field of ethnomusicology, and a distinguished record of teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level."

Bowdoin College(Application review starts November 1, 2011, MVL)
Tenure track, assistant professor of music, American vernacular music.

See job description and application instructions at http://www.bowdoin.edu/academic-affairs/curriculum-teaching/recruit/music-tt.shtml

Bowling Green State University(Deadline: November 23, 2011)
Tenure track, Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology

See job description and application instructions in pdf linked above (http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/music/downloads/file102740.pdf)

Christopher Newport University (Deadline: October 14, 2011, CHE)
Tenure-track, assistant professor of Musicology, no specialty

Phone Interview Scheduled--10/27

Colby College (Deadline: November 1, 2011, MVL)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, World Music.

"Applications from candidates with additional expertise in film music, music in popular culture, or cultural criticism/critical theory are especially welcome."
 * EEO form via email, 10-26. x2
 * AMS interview scheduled, 10/31
 * Is this one of the preliminary/informational interviews that you can schedule on the AMS website, or did they call you for a first-round interview? A: it is one of the preliminary/informal interviews
 * Will they also be doing preliminary interviews at SEM? A: Apparently, according to SEM-L (Oct. 21).

Colorado State University (Deadline: November 1, MVL)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Music History, no specialty listed.
 * Any sense of what they mean by "supporting materials"? The ad says, "Send letter of application, vita, all academic transcripts, three recent letters of recommendation, and other supporting materials."
 * I just sent them a cover letter, CV, transcripts, letters, and told them to contact me if they wanted/ needed anything else.
 * Equal Opportunity Employment form received w/in 24 hrs of applying via email (10/21)

Columbia University, Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship (Review begins November 10, 201)
Two-year fellowship, PhD within last 4.5 years of starting date (July 1, 2012).

Cornell University (Deadline: November 1, 2011, SAM-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Ethnomusicology.

"The successful candidate will hold the doctorate (or equivalent professional accomplishment) in ethnomusicology and will have a strong understanding of historical and emerging trends in the field, commitment to ethnographic research, and engagement with music-making."

- the rumor mill has it that this is an internal hire. I'm going to apply anyway, but has anyone else heard this? 10/29

- I'm not an insider, but I know that this rumor has some substance behind it. Still, I would say go ahead and apply. You never know how these things will go. 10/30

- I strongly believe this person will get the job. Not a good idea for people to get their hopes up about this one.

- Absolutely no reason not to apply!

East Tennessee State University (Deadliine: Sept 30, 2011. Better act fast!).
Associate Professor of Music.

Florida Gulf Coast University (Deadline: December 5, 2011)
Asisstant/Associate Professor, Musicology/World Music

FYI: this university does not have a tenure-track. For anyone.
 * Has anyone been able to determine from the directions what (if anything) to do about letters of recommendation? Maybe I have missed something, but I am a little confused on this front. (10/28/2011)
 * I understood that they requested a list of references and they will contact those references if / when candidates get further consideration.

Florida State University (Deadline: Review begins December 1, 2011, MVL)
Assistant Professor, Musicology (Ethnomusicology), tenure track.

"Specialization in any area will be considered, preference will be given to candidates whose areas complement the current strengths of the ethnomusicology faculty. Ability to direct a world music ensemble...will be a significant asset."
 * Warning*--this is a very bothersome online application. Don't "Save for later" or change your uploaded resume midstream, or all of the employment history, education history and references will disappear. It also tends to freeze up and lose entries.
 * Seems to help to update Java.

Georgia State University (Deadline: November 1, 2011, MVL)
Tenure-track position in Music History and Literature.
 * "Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Music History to include Renaissance Music, Baroque Music, Pre-Classical to Classical, Romantic Era, Twentieth Century Music, Dramatic Music, and Introduction to Graduate Studies."
 * I hope this search actually goes through. A search at another state university in Georgia (Kennesaw State) was cancelled last year due to budget cuts that apparently hit all state universities in Georgia.

Grinnell College (Deadline: November 14, 2011, CHE)
Assistant / Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology.

"Secondary specialization in popular music studies and/or the ability to direct a world music ensemble is highly desirable."

Indiana University (Deadline: August 15, 2011, advertised MVL, AMS-L)
Tenure-track, continuation of Fall 2010 search.

"The committee is particularly interested in applicants with demonstrated expertise in music before 1400 or music of the late nineteenth century."


 * Email request for additional materials, 9/8. X 1


 * Telephone request for campus interview, 10/11

Loyola University Maryland (Deadline: October 25, 2011, or until filled)
Tenure-track, Music History, within Fine Arts Department Essay Directions:
 * Anyone know what a "Faculty Essay" is?
 * Nevermind. Here are the directions I found buried on their employment page:

Please review the material related to our Jesuit mission posted on the Internet at www.loyola.edu/choose/learning-at-loyola/jesuit-tradition and write a brief essay addressing the ways you could contribute to this mission. You are free to structure your essay as you deem appropriate. The following topics are provided to stimulate your thinking: the synergy between your philosophy of teaching, the liberal arts and the Jesuit educational mission; the ways in which your religious identity shapes your teaching, interaction with students, or research in relationship to the Jesuit educational mission; the extent to which you include multicultural themes, ethical issues, social justice, or service learning in your teaching or research in relationship to the Jesuit educational mission.

The link in the application page describes it as a "Brief statement of teaching philosophy and research interests," so who knows?

Weird, I was looking at this link on Faculty Dossier Information. I guess they'll get some interesting essays, huh?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (Deadline: October 7, 2011)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor. No speciality.

"Teach undergraduate subjects in Western music and in another area of specialization, such as music theory, music technology, interdisciplinary studies, composition or performance. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in musicology and have manifested excellence and potential for growth in at least one field of Western musicology."

-10/12, received general invitation to MIT AMS party. Just checking to see that everyone received this (that would be my assumption). Thanks!

-I believe we all got one since the deadline just passed.

-additional materials solicited (10/18). x3

-rejection email rec'd (10/21; according to email, over 200 applicants! ... x200??)

- rejection email rec'd (10/21); but AFTER the invitation to the MIT AMS party. Unprofessional, I think. Dear all, The search committee wanted to write to clear up what we see now was a confusing succession of emails. We very much still hope everyone will feel invited to the reception at AMS. Certainly anyone who has taken the effort to put together such a great body of application materials deserves to have some food and drink on us :-), but more importantly we hope that some of you might be interested in meeting us (esp. the committee members who don't normally attend AMS) just as we are hoping to get to know you better and the many exciting projects you're working on. Some applicants will surely teach or present lectures in Boston or the Northeast in the future, even if not at MIT, and we thought that meeting might help all of us know more about each other to ease future connections. In writing to everyone in two emails, we needed to balance (1) our uncertainty about where by AMS we would be in our deliberations, with (2) our wanting to let people know about the current state of the search as soon as we could. We regret any awkwardness or ambiguity that our balancing of these goals caused, and we hope that those who might find it enjoyable to drop by will still feel warmly welcomed in doing so. Sincerely, Myke Cuthbert (for Patty Tang and the Committee)
 * I actually think that it was nice of them to be so communicative (rare, really). Was it weird to be invited and then, basically, univited? Yeah, you bet! But I, for one, appreciate their being in touch.
 * I was not looking forward to that party - imagine 200 applicants standing around looking at each other. I was kinda relieved to get my rejection...
 * I'd like to see everybody go to the reception - rejects and all - and eat all their food and drink their drinks. Those who received rejection letters should monopolize time with members of the faculty.
 * Why?
 * Why not?
 * To emphasize how foolish it is to send out a mass invitation to applicants to attend a meet-and-greet reception for a job that is probably closed to most of the people who received invitations. If the invitation still stands, you might as well take adavantage of it. Eat some food, get a bit tipsy and pick the brains of the search committee. Is that clear enough for you or should I draw a picture?
 * Well I'm sorry, I was being sarcastic with my "why" question. However, I would actually love to see a picture of that scenario, if I'm being honest.
 * Though it looks like an error was indeed made by the search committee (re: invitation to AMS party preceding initial round of rejections), please don't show up to this party out of spite/hurt feelings/wounded pride. Why would you want to "monopolize time with members of the faculty"? So that the faculty will have less time to converse with candidates who are actually still in the running? To inconvenience the search process? To make the party awkward? Venting is fine; but threats of retributional social behavior is petty. If you want to attend the party and are not sure whether you are still "officially" invited, just send a note to the search committee/dpt admin and inquire politely. Please grow up.
 * Q: "Why would you want to 'monopolize time with members of the faculty'? So that the faculty will have less time to converse with candidates who are actually still in the running?" A: Yes. Q: "To inconvenience the search process?" A: Yes. Q: "To make the party awkward?" A: Yes. "Venting is fine; but threats of retributional social behavior is petty." Retributional Social Behavior is a good name for a band. "If you want to attend the party and are not sure whether you are still "officially" invited, just send a note to the search committee/dpt admin and inquire politely." OK, I just sent a note that said "My students want to know if you plan to conduct campus-interviews before the party, too?" "Please grow up." Why?
 * Maybe the committee was just being collegial, and never had any intention of vetting candidates at the party. And to the question of making the party awkward, the party is destined to be awkward because it'll be a room full of conference-going musicologists. (x5)
 * And here I thought the new wiki format would make this site less entertaining
 * Dear Myke, thank you for interjecting so collegially. (x3)

Mississippi State University (Deadline: Review begins immediatey, until Dec. 1)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Musicology, No specialty

New York University (Deadline: December 1)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Musicology

"We seek a creative and dynamic colleague whose scholarship reflects a critical engagement with recent theoretical developments in musicology. The successful candidate will have a robust and adventurous program of research and publication, a record of teaching excellence, and a genuine affinity for the interdisciplinary spirit that we cultivate in our department." ===San Francisco Conservatory of Music (Deadline: November 4, 2011, advertised MVL)=== Full-time faculty member to teach a balance or core music history courses. "Promising candidates from any field of specialization will be considered."

- Non-Useful Venting: oh my GOD these online applications. (x2)

- Online applications often have little to do with the search committees. It's sad, really.

- Reiterating that -- am on the committee for a different search and our application website was chosen by someone in HR and it's not well-designed for the level of courtesy we'd like to give our applicants. The plus side is that these sites usually let the committee mull over the applications with more time than paper reading does (where a single file might need to be shared by the whole committee), so more eyes have to help distinguish good from less-promising candidates.

- In principle, I agree with the commenter above, but on the flip side the application system is part of the public face of the institution. If applicants find themselves frustrated by institutional IT even before they arrive on campus, you might be weeding out people from the wrong side of the pool before the process even starts.

-Q: is this a tenure-track position?

Skidmore College (Deadline: November 15, 2011, advertised AMS-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor of music theory and music history.

"We are particularly interested in applicants committed to teaching in a liberal arts college."

===Stanford University (Deadline: November 14, 2011, advertised MVL)===

Tenure-track, Assistant Professor. Specialist in music since the mid-20th century.

SUNY-Binghamton (Deadline: November 15)
Required qualifications: earned Ph.D. in Musicology or Music History conferred by date of appointment, demonstrated success in teaching and scholarship, and primary research specialization in music of the Western notated tradition since 1700. Desirable qualifications: additional research and teaching interests in multiple areas of music history (including art, jazz, and popular traditions), interdisciplinary studies, and critical approaches to musicology.

Application: For application requiremenets and instructions see: http://www2.binghamton.edu/academics/provost/faculty/vacancies.html

-- does anybody know where/if we are supposed to upload our actual letters? I emailed the contact person but did not hear back. They say they want 3 letters (in addition to the "list of referees") but they give no address--web or snail--where they want to receive said letters. Thoughts?

--The job listing instructs candidates to have letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. Paul Schleuse, Department of Music, PO Box 6000, Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York 13902; or by email at schleuse@binghamton.edu

-- Thanks. I don't know how I missed that. What a jerk (me)!

SUNY-Stony Brook (Deadline: October 14, 2011, advertised AMS-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor. Specialist in music of the "long" 20th century.

"Some preference may be given to applicants with secondary expertise in opera, 18th-century music, or performance studies."

-- add. materials solicited (10/25) (x 2)

University of Alabama (review begins immediately. Deadline: December 1, 2011, MVL)
Full time. Historical Musicology. Specialization in American vernacular music preferred.
 * Any thoughts on what to do with letters of recommendation? It seems sort of strange to me that applicants (not the writers) are asked to upload them to the online application rather than mail/email them.
 * I contacted Human Resources who only told me to post them when completing the application. I am not sure how to go about this. I hate to ask my references for the letters. All other jobs have a physical or email address for letter submission.
 * I would contact someone in the musicology division. Just be nice about it.

University of Birmingham (Deadline: September 1, 2011, advertised AMS-L)
Two possible five-year music postdocs, "one in Creative Music Technology, and one in Ethnomusicology and/or Popular Music. These are grouped under the broad heading "Twentieth Century Music', but twenty-first century researchers are also welcome.

(Note: although the deadline has passed, the website notes that any unfilled spots will be open for a second round, so you can still go to the website and submit an application)


 * Email rejection received (09/09)

University of British Columbia (Deadline: November 1, 2011, advertised AMS-L)
Tenure-Track. Assistant Professor in Musicology. Specialist in music of the 18th century (late Baroque/Classical). Additional fields of interest (such as film music, popular music, critical theory, cultural studies, or historical performance) are especially welcome.

University of California, Davis (Deadline: December 1, 2011, advertised AMS-L)
Tenure-Track. Assistant Professor in Ethnomusicology. Possibilities include participating in Performance Studies graduate group and directing an ensemble.


 * Postmark deadline is November 23.
 * AA-EEOE form received by mail, 10-24.

University of California, Merced (Deadline: December 1, 2011, CHE)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Music Studies (ethnomusicology). "The geographic area is open, but priority is given to scholars whose research has a clear emphasis on transcultural or transnational connections."

Univeristy of Chicago (Deadline: November 25, 2011, SEM)
1-year postdoc in ethnomusicology. "The Department of Music of the University of Chicago invites applications for a one-year Post-Doctoral Instructor in Ethnomusicology in any area of specialization, from outstanding candidates who have completed a PhD in 2006 or later."

University of Colorado, Boulder (Deadline: November 2, 2011, advertised SEM-L)
Tenure-Track. Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology. "The area of geographic specialization is open, but the ideal candidate will be one who complements our current program; the committee will give particular attention to those with a specialization in the music of Africa or the African Diaspora, including the Americas."

University of Dayton(Deadline: October 28, 2011, CHE)
Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor, Musicology. "The University seeks an outstanding teacher-scholar with demonstrated expertise in music of the common practice period."

Apply through https://jobs.udayton.edu

University of Kansas (Deadline: November 18, 2011, AMS-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Musicology. "Scholarly productivity in Classic Era required, with some expertise in ethnomusicology."

Apply through https://jobs.ku.edu. Hard copies of transcripts and letters of recommendation required.

University of Maryland, College Park (Deadline: December 1, 2011 AMS-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology. "Specialists in any geographic area may be considered, with particular consideration given to those whose research specialization complements the University's strengths in Latin America, the Middle East, or American Studies."

Q: OK. I know I am over-thinking this, but this means that they're looking for someone outside of those three areas of specialization, right? The fact that it says "University's strengths" and not "department's strengths" just made me wonder if the music department would like to complement the University's strengths by adding further expertise in these areas. (I said I was overthinking it...)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst (Deadline: October 24, 2011, CHE)
Tenure-Track. Assistant Professor in Music History. Music History Pedagogy Specialist
 * Hi everybody! Nice to see so many familiar names in today's email! Oops... (11/2)
 * I'm pretty sure that wasn't "everybody" - there were definitely more than 37 applicants. (11/2)
 * I didn't receive the email. Is that good news or bad news? (x2)
 * Does anybody care to share the contents of said email?

University of Michigan (Deadline: November 15, 2011, CHE)
Tenure-Track. Assistant Professor of Musicology. "The department is particularly interested in scholars whose research concerns European art music of the "long" nineteenth century, including (but not limited to) central and eastern European music. Additional areas of interest might include opera, the history of ballet and dance music, interdisciplinary research, or gender studies." ===University of Missouri - Kansas City (Deadline: Review begins November 1, 2011, MVL)=== Tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Musicology.

"We seek a scholar with growing prominence in musicology with strong preference given to candidates with specialties in music before 1800."

University of Montevallo (review begins immediately, HERC)
Assistant Professor of Music / Music History

https://jobs.montevallo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50777

"Teach undergraduate classes in the music history sequence, upper level music history electives, world music, music theory, and music appreciation. Committee work, recruiting, research. Other responsibilities will be assigned as needed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent public relations skills, possess the ability to work closely with students and faculty, and manifest a commitment to the highest artistic standards. Documented successful research and experiences in the music profession strongly desired as is the ability to use technology."

University of New Haven (Deadline: November 1, 2011, CHE)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Ethnomusicology.
 * Acknowledgement email (materials received), 10/21 x3

University of North Texas (Deadline: November 1, 2011, MVL)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Music History.

"Musicology with expertise in Western music history, 19th through the 20th centuries."

University of Pennsylvania (Deadline: September 30, 2011, advertised on AMS-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor. Music Theory. (I thought this was worth including here since the job description suggests they're looking for someone who can move across theory/history/ethno divides.)

-- additional materials solicited (10/18)

University of Pittsburgh(Deadline: October 14, 2011, AMS-L)
Two tenure-track positions in musicology.
 * This is a direct quotation from the AMS listserv: "The Department of Music of the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for two faculty positions to begin September 1, 2012, pending budgetary approval. The appointments will be made at the level of Assistant Professor in the tenure stream."
 * AA/EEO form received 10/14
 * AMS interview requested 10/26 x4

University of Redlands (Deadline: November 7, 2011, MVL)
"Outstanding historical musicologist to teach course in music history and literature and to facilitate the annual Frederick Loewe Symposium on American Music."

University of South Carolina (Deadline: October 15, 2011, AMS-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor
 * The music history area seeks a musicologist or ethnomusicologist with research interests and teaching experience in African American and world music.
 * Any news on this position?

University of Tennessee (Deadline: November 15, 2011, AMS-L)
Assistant Professor, Musicology, tenure-track

"We seek a promising, innovative scholar and successful teacher, prepared to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including 18th- and 19th-century western art music...Interdisciplinary research approaches and methodologies that blend historical and ethnographic modalities are highly desirable. Experience in a non-western performance tradition would be a benefit but is not required."

University of Texas, Arlington (Review begins November 1, 2011)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Musicology

University of Toronto(Review begins December 1, 2011 [open until filled], SEM-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Ethnomusicology

(To reach the online application, visit http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm, click 'Faculty' and search keyword 'ethnomusicology.')
 * The Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Ethnomusicology at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. by the time of appointment, which begins July 1, 2012. We are especially interested in applicants with demonstrated excellence in research through refereed publications and with evidence of strong teaching ability.
 * Info on the U of T Ethnomusicology Program is all together on one site: http://individual.utoronto.ca/kippen/Ethnomusicology/About.html

University of Virginia (Deadline: October 1, 2011, SEM-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Ethnomusicology or closely related field.
 * Can anyone explain why this application requires both 3 References and 3 Recommendation Letters? Should the contact info for the references be different?
 * A1: I always assumed the 3 were the same--you give them the names of your 3 recommenders. I don't understand why they want a list of the names and then the actual letters separately, but I sure don't make the rules
 * A2: Perhaps for when if your recommenders don't manage to get the letters in on time?
 * Request for SEM interview received, 10/27 X2
 * Was the request sent by email? - Yes

Wartburg College (Review began September 20, 2011, until filled)
Assistant/Associate Professor, Music History and Music Theory
 * Phone interview (10/26)

Washington University in St. Louis (Deadline: September 30, 2011, AMS-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Ethnomusicology. Consideration will be given to all subfields, with a preference for a scholar whose research interests lie outside of Western Europe and the United States.
 * Research sample request via email (10-14) (x2)
 * Skype interview request, 10/25
 * Skype interview + diss TOC + teaching video request, 10/25

Washington University in St Louis (Deadline: September 30, 2011, AMS-L)
Assistant Professor in Musicology
 * "We are looking primarily for a scholar with expertise in Western musicology, particularly late 18th century through early 19th century; additional interests outside the Western classical canon are desirable."
 * Research sample request, 10/14 (x2)
 * Skype interview request, 10/21
 * Research sample request, 10/21

Western Illinois University (Deadline: November 21, 2011, AMS-L)
Assistant Professor in Musicology

Doctorate in Musicology required, ABD's will not be considered; evidence of high-level professional experiences in scholarship and teaching. A specialization in an era of music history before 1750, or one that complements current faculty strengths is preferred.

Deadline Calendar
(See above for detailed listings.)
 * 2011.08.15 Indiana University
 * 2011.09.01 University of Birmingham
 * 2011.09.30 East Tennessee State University
 * 2011.09.30 University of Pennsylvania
 * 2011.09.30 Washington University in St. Louis, Ethno
 * 2011.09.30 Washington University in St Louis, Musicology
 * 2011.10.01 University of Virginia
 * 2011.10.07 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT )
 * 2011.10.14 Christopher Newport University
 * 2011.10.14 SUNY-Stony Brook
 * 2011.10.14 University of Pittsburgh
 * 2011.10.15 University of South Carolina
 * 2011.10.24 University of Massachusetts, Amherst
 * 2011.10.28 University of Dayton
 * 2011.11.01 Colby College
 * 2011.11.01 Cornell University
 * 2011.11.01 Georgia State University
 * 2011.11.01 University of British Columbia
 * 2011.11.01 University of New Haven
 * 2011.11.02 University of Colorado, Boudler
 * 2011.11.14 Grinnell College
 * 2011.11.14 Stanford University
 * 2011.11.15 Skidmore College
 * 2011.11.15 Boston University 
 * 2011.11.15 University of Michigan
 * 2011.11.18 University of Kansas
 * 2011.11.23 Bowling Green State University
 * 2011.11.23 University of California, Davis
 * 2011.11.25 Univeristy of Chicago
 * 2011.12.1 University of California, Merced
 * 2011.12.01 University of Toronto
 * 2011.12.01 University of Maryland
 * 2011.12.05 Florida Gulf Coast University

GENERAL DISCUSSION
Acronym guide CMS: College Music Society CHE: Chronicle of Higher Education HERC: Higher Education Recruitment Consortium IHE: Inside Higher Ed MVL: Music Vacancy List (published by the College Music Society). Requires a member login. AMS-L: American Musicological Society listserv SAM-L: Society for American Music email list SEM-L: Society of Ethnomusicology listserv SEM: Society of Ethnomusicology. Their current job list requires a member login. TT: Tenure Track VAP: Visiting Assistant Professor ABD: All-But-Dissertation

Wiki Counter: (check all that apply)
I am a musicologist: 30 I am an ethnomusicologist: 21 I am a little of both: 12 I am currently in a TT position: 11 I am currently in a VAP/Lecturer position: 12 I am currently a Postdoctoral Fellow and on the market: 11

I am a recent PhD and on the market: 16 I am a no-longer-so-recent PhD and on the market: 5 I am ABD and on the market: 20 I am ABD and no longer on the market: 1 I am not on the market but am an interested observer: 7 I am a member of a search committee: 4

Wiki Counter: (best to complete this question in the spring)
I have submitted zero applications this academic year: I have submitted 1-2 applications this academic year: I have submitted 3-5 applications this academic year: I have submitted 6-8 applications this academic year: 1 I have submitted 9-11 applications this academic year: I have submitted 12-14 applications this academic year: 2 I have submitted 15-19 applications this academic year: I have submitted 20-29 applications this academic year: I have submitted 30+ applications this academic year:

Ads on the Wiki:

(9/11) Why is this page now inundated with advertising? Can we get rid of this crap?

A: Ads are controlled by the hosting company, Wikia. Creating a Wikia User account for this site masks most of the ads (so does ad-blocking software for your browser, if that is available). Complaints about specific ads should be directed to Wikia: use this form. Una74 00:07, September 12, 2011 (UTC

A2: Yes, but how else would I have discovered that there is a BaconWiki?

What to include in postdoc app?:

Q: If a posting asks only for: a writing sample, some course descriptions, and an application cover-sheet including name, educational history, publications, awards, teaching experience, should you also include a cover letter? I'm leery of sending ANYTHING they don't specifically ask for, but I also don't want to seem like a jerk for not addressing the search committee directly...

A1: If they do not ask for a cover letter, I would not send one. If you truly feel uncomfortable, you might include at the very most a cover sheet to the cover sheet saying "Dear x, Please accept my application for y. Thank you for your consideration."

A2: I would send a 1-page cover letter that introduces your project concisely and highlights the most salient parts of your CV. At best it will entice them to look further, and at worst they will discard it. As a practical matter it allows you to confirm all the parts of the application that they should be receiving from you, provide all your contact information, and thank them for considering your application.

(agree w/ A2)

Pet Peeves
 * 1) Jobs that immediately advertise that "review of applications begins immediately," offering no realistic deadline. Anyone else find this rude?
 * 2) *Not rude necessarily, but frustrating, simply because there are so many jobs this year (!) that it is difficult to push aside a scheduled series of applications for a last-minute one.