tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post4852340543730330307..comments2023-06-11T02:19:27.429-07:00Comments on Academic Cog: Last ditch, hail-Mary job advice?Sisyphushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09880634753539329199noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post-89109150505950343172012-05-01T11:51:53.936-07:002012-05-01T11:51:53.936-07:00A one-year VAP that turns into a TT job is basical...A one-year VAP that turns into a TT job is basically a semester-long (at least) job interview. Our VAP didn't get the job this year, and I'm sure the reason why is because of the students' perception of her after the fall semester. If everyone loves the VAP, then the job is a cinch. If there are small complaints, I think that there is an unfair disadvantage to the VAP. <br /><br />As for what you should do -- if I were you, I'd apply for anything that would seem like a better position. If less teaching is what you're after, go for it. I don't really understand these "post-docs" that expect you to teach 4/4 and then do research, too. I'm sure that people do it, but I don't know how.Fie upon this quiet life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12047096700049201873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post-62581100333170926912012-05-01T06:31:25.500-07:002012-05-01T06:31:25.500-07:00Several schools I applied to hired their Visiting ...Several schools I applied to hired their Visiting Professors this year. Of course, at least one didn't, so I guess it depends, which isn't very helpful advice.Shedding Khawatirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643490050277557885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post-36028660395854610782012-05-01T06:01:55.434-07:002012-05-01T06:01:55.434-07:00The question about a VAP is tricky, becausevit can...The question about a VAP is tricky, becausevit can cut both ways - if they have a decent number of applicants and choose you, they may decide that they like you and you are doing well, etc. But being "inside" doesn't always help. I think sometimes inside candidates arevtreated like a safety: if the others bomb, Cog is pretty good. That's a long way of saying "it depends". So I'd say, if it's a place you would like to be, you've already got your application.<br /><br />The post doc thing is worth a brief email, but there are often strict eligibility rules for real postdocs.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716705206734059708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post-86736455695316312952012-05-01T03:49:32.713-07:002012-05-01T03:49:32.713-07:00Wow. For the visiting gig, if you have the same jo...Wow. For the visiting gig, if you have the same job where you are, why not stay (suck as it might) because then you have the expense of moving and new deposits and all that stuff that seems like it would be a waste if it was a lateral move for the same amount of time, work, $.<br /><br />The other one with less teaching, hmmmm. I don't know. <br /><br />Maybe the main questions should be: are either of these new postings going to help make you more attractive for the market next year? and are the expenses you'll incur from moving again worth it to make these moves if you got the job?<br /><br />I have no idea if that helps. I offer you hugs and support though.Maudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918488082176862598noreply@blogger.com