Nothing yet. I'm very frustrated and anxious, but more or less holding it together.
Occasionally I get something like this:
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in our Assistant Professor of Biology position. I regret to inform you that the position has been filled. Although we received materials from more than fifty very qualified applicants, please be assured that each application was reviewed with careful consideration by the entire faculty of the Division of Natural Sciences. Best wishes for a successful job search.
Yeah. Thanks. I didn't want to work at your crappy school anyway.
No word from the place in FL yet, but it's not expected. However, I know that they know whether or not I'm hired. They're waiting for approval from the Provost. It's a slow process. If I didn't get this job I'm going to be discouraged. Just think of this as a warning for those of you who serve as my support network.
On the other hand, there are so many great jobs to apply for. Consider this one:
The Department of Biology at Indiana State University invites applications for a tenure track position focused on the conservation and biology of bats. This position is available at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in biology or related area, and demonstrated research expertise in bat biology and conservation. Postdoctoral experience or equivalent is desirable.
All of you bat biologists should look into that. Also, if you're qualified to teach Anatomy and Physiology, I know of approximately 7,000 jobs that you can have. See, I didn't get a PhD in anatomy (or physiology) because I thought that we had pretty much figured that stuff out.
Okay, I'm stopping this now, because it sounds more bitter than I had intended. I think the sun is shining right now (objects are casting shadows, which is unusual for a German winter) so I'm going to focus on that and write some more cover letters.
6 comments:
HUG
ISU is my alma mater...I'm so thrilled to hear of their bat biologist search. Perhaps you could propose a research focus on the chemical ecology of bats? Yuck. Seriously, ISU Bio LOVES the damn birds - pidgeons, crows, bats, you name it. Perhaps this is because the city of Terre Haute is overrun with birds, so it's an easy research topic?! My freshman biology professor was a "big shot" bat biologist, and this was one reason I switched majors from biology to chemistry at the end of frosh year! The fact that my sophomore "general" ecology lab centered solely on birds confirmed my decision that chemistry was the right choice for me. Yike. They NEED a MARINE person, not another blasted bird biologist to turn more students off from science!
Sending positive thoughts your way for the FL position! Yeah, it's a frustratingly slow process...
-ISU Alumnus whom you know well, but whom prefers to remain anonymous given the nature of my comments on my alma matter.
Hello! Just blogspotting. Great blog! I bookmarkd it.
Happy blogging!
Don´t be discouraged! Life continues! And if you are not accepted it is because it was the best thing. Don´t worry.
And if you are accepted (that can also happen) congratulations!
Hey,
I discovered your blog through the Kinnairds and like to follow what you're up to. My husband and I work at Mars Hill College (in the Asheville area) and there is an assistant prof. position in biology. MHC is definitely not a research institution, it's a liberal arts school, but Asheville is cool. If you're interested check it out at http://www.mhc.edu/administration/hr/read.asp?newsID=242
I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about the school.
Leslie Sharpe
PS If you have questions, you can e-mail me at leslieysharpe@gmail.com.
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