October 10, 2010
For Students Nearing Ph.D.'s, Scant Hope in Tight Market
Briana Brough for The Chronicle
Maria Van Ryn, a Ph.D. student in sociology who expects to earn her doctorate in May 2011, doesn't want to wait to go on the market: "There would be a gap between when I finished and when I started working."
Enlarge Image
Briana Brough for The Chronicle
Maria Van Ryn, a Ph.D. student in sociology who expects to earn her doctorate in May 2011, doesn't want to wait to go on the market: "There would be a gap between when I finished and when I started working."
Although the faculty-job market is notoriously tough, many graduate students are braving it with just a few dissertation chapters in hand—works very much in progress. The strategy, once reasonable, is now a long shot in some social-science and humanities disciplines. In today's market, there is more competition than ever from recent Ph.D.'s, tenure-track professors looking to upgrade, experienced postdocs, and visiting professors with plenty of teaching credentials.
Still, going
This content is only for subscribers. You can gain access by purchasing a:
Print Subscription
Digital Subscription
Already have an account? Log In Now.
-
Research
-
Faculty
-
Advice
