Hiring Processes
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The PhD Gap: Worrisome Trends in the Hiring of Junior Faculty
Robert B. Townsend | Sep 19, 2012
In response to a question from Stacy Patton for her Chronicle of Higher Education article, “Stale PhDs Need Not Apply,”... -
Free Access to Online Job Ads from September 1
AHA Staff | Sep 1, 2011
On September 1, 2011, the AHA opened up access to the history job advertisements posted on its web s... -
Job Market Etiquette
Katharine Hijar | Dec 1, 2010
Being on the job market can be extremely stressful. The stakes are high, and candidates may feel int... -
Thinking of Moving Abroad? How to Begin Applying for Foreign Jobs
Brett Bennett | Apr 1, 2010
There is little advice for PhD students who want to apply for jobs in foreign countries. Of course, ... -
How to Apply for a Position at a Small College
Samuel Huston Goodfellow | Feb 1, 2010
Many graduate students seem surprised when a significant percentage of the available jobs are not at... -
Running a Job Search: Some Practical Suggestions
Jane Hathaway | Oct 1, 2008
Editor’s Note: The following essay was commissioned by the Professional Division as part of its effo... -
Hiring Historians: Can't We Make the Process Better?
Martin R. Mulford | Sep 1, 2008
Practices followed in hiring historians are seriously flawed. Delays, expense, unnecessary requests ... -
From the Archives: Guidelines for the Hiring Process
David Darlington | Aug 5, 2008
With all the recent attention being paid to the hiring process (see, for example, the Sterling Fluharty and... -
Academic Careers Wiki Hacked
David Darlington | Dec 19, 2007
The Academic Careers Wiki, a web site dedicated to providing the latest news and gossip about job openings... -
Practical Advice for Treating Job Candidates
AHA Professional Division | Nov 1, 2007
History department searches take many forms. Departmental needs and the local way of balancing teach...
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