I have a question regarding the responses to my post so far. Why are people not able to get tenure track jobs? I've been on the job market several times and there are always dozens of tenure track jobs for which I would qualify. I know it's a competitive world out there, and we don't always get our first choice, but it seems that if you are somewhat flexible in terms of location, a great teacher, and continue your professional and scholarly development, there would be a job for you. I realize there is the institutional trend toward hiring more adjuncts instead of faculty but that doesn't mean there are not still major opportunities in the Monitor, the Chronicle, and the Observer (and campus websites -- the Cal State system alone regularly has lots of openings on their website). I still apply for jobs each year and find that it is competititve but not impossible to get on short lists, fly out for interviews, etc. if you have a good portfolio and a lot to contribute to a campus (along with a good fit with existing faculty). I'm really interested in this phenomenon as most of the adjuncts I have known have gone on to tenure track positions. Can anyone explain why this is occurring? Thanks.
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