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Post by hmm on Jan 26, 2012 13:16:05 GMT -5
why?
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Post by anonymous on Jan 26, 2012 13:59:49 GMT -5
I, too, am curious. It is in rural PA, and it does come with a 4/4, and the students would not be the cream of the crop, but I'm curious whether there are specific reasons why this is to be avoided.
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Post by silentbub on Jan 28, 2012 16:38:50 GMT -5
Ouch! Declined again? (if you didn't know, they had a failed search last year)  I wouldn't read too much into "why you should not take a job at X institution" on this board because some people are just malicious (whether it's sour grapes or they want the job for themselves). Besides, one person's trash is another person's treasure. I do hope they find someone for the position. I know it sucks to have an unfilled line and the unemployment rate for sociologists right now sucks. My "guess" is that the reason why candidates got asked about why they would want to move to rural PA is because it's often a deal breaker for candidates. Best of luck to the SC and candidates  |
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Post by race on Jan 28, 2012 17:27:29 GMT -5
I believe the search is for a race scholar. That makes for a tougher sell in combination with rural geography.
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Post by who knew on Jan 28, 2012 17:42:05 GMT -5
Who knew that a thread about a job like this would get 34 replies and over 1300 views!!
I know that fit was a real concern for this SC. I was one of the folks that got an early phone call to gauge interest and fit. I did something wrong, because I wasn't contacted again. Teaching load and geography were two things that came up in the phone call, and I thought I handled them pretty well. But apparently not.
And yes, they want a race scholar, but in a tiny department like this, and with a 4/4 load, they want someone who can teach a lot more than just race. They certainly asked me about my other teaching interests.
Rural PA is absolutely gorgeous. It can feel like rural Kentucky, though, and I've seen confederate flags on houses. And this isn't too rural -- it's pretty close to Pittsburgh. I hope they land someone and that SC and candidate are happy.
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pretty grim, eh?
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Post by cancelled on Apr 9, 2012 14:16:18 GMT -5
Just got a letter in the mail. "Regrettably the search was cancelled."
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I wouldn't read too much into "why you should not take a job at X institution" on this board because some people are just malicious (whether it's sour grapes or they want the job for themselves). Besides, one person's trash is another person's treasure. I do hope they find someone for the position. I know it sucks to have an unfilled line and the unemployment rate for sociologists right now sucks. My "guess" is that the reason why candidates got asked about why they would want to move to rural PA is because it's often a deal breaker for candidates. Best of luck to the SC and candidates 