Job Search
It helps to begin a job search by considering your skill-set(s) and weighing the factors that are most important to you (see below). Start locally and then expand outward; we strongly recommend checking out the UNCW career center as well as soliciting advice from departmental faculty and staff.
What should I consider in my search?
- Location: Where do I want to be? How far do I want to drive?
- What skills are people looking for? What skills do I have to contribute?
- Employment benefits, compensation, & cost of living.
- Work schedule and/or sabbatical policies.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Previous experience or other requirements.
For higher education, try academic-specific search engines and job boards:
Career Services at UNCW: Start here.
Craigslist: obviously.
The Chronicle of Higher Education: Primarily higher education.
Academic Keys: Primarily higher education.
H-Net for Humanities and the Social Sciences
Modern Language Association’s Job Information List: The JIL requires a fee.
Stay abreast of current topics and trends in the job market while conducting your search:
- The Chronicle of Higher Education (Some content requires subscription).
- Modern Language Association’s Job Information List (around October is best).
- Calls for Papers: the UPenn website is a great place to start.
- More information can be found by talking to faculty in the English Department office.