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I have a job offer, and my spouse is also in academia.  Is it possible to negotiate for a position for my spouse?  If so, am I limited to adjunct type positions, or could I negotiate for a tenure track position, given that my spouse has a good publication record? 
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[chron_anon]

I would say this depends tremendously on the institution and the fields.  Where I am at now, there is a university policy that helps support spousal hires and they are very good about developing at least short term positions until better solutions can be found.  But this is at a flagship state university with lots of money, openings, and teaching needs.  At a small college with less money and fewer faculty, it may be quite hard to drop someone into a department.  It doesn't hurt to ask, but I would hew my expectations based on the size of the university, and the competitiveness of the fields you/spouse work in.  And I wouldn't expect a tenure-line position, at least not to start, as these often by regulations have to be done through full searches.
Good luck negotiating.

[kishter]

You can always start by asking for TT, although it's highly unlikely you'll get it.  The next thing to ask for is full-time lecturer with benefits.  Last would be guaranteed adjuncting, paid by the course.

Good luck!

[castafiore]

One strategy is to get your department chair on board with you. Make s/h/it negotiate for you.