Introduction: Welcome to the Profession! Why This Book Is Necessary Types of Faculty Positions The Job Market Your Guide to Success in the Job Market Conclusion Chapter 1. The Varieties of Academic Experiences: Types of Institutions Doctoral Universities Master's Universities Baccalaureate Colleges Community Colleges Variations on Themes Conclusion Chapter 2. The Fundamental Research and Teaching Experiences Needed to Be a Psychology Professor Research Teaching Conclusion Chapter 3. Professional Service, Engagement, and Connections Professional Service and Engagement Matching Professional Services and Engagement to Your Desired Job Face-to-Face Connections Online Connections Matching Professional Connections to Your Desired Job Conclusion Chapter 4. Searching for and Selecting Open Positions When to Start the Job-Search Process Determining Your Search Parameters Finding Job Advertisements Interpreting the Written and Unwritten Messages in Job Advertisements Methods for Investigating Jobs It's All About Fit Chapter 5. Creating a Curriculum Vitae Typical CV Content Organizational Strategies How Search Committees at Different Institutions Read CVs The CV as a 30-Second Advertisement About You Chapter 6. Application Materials and the Application Process The Cover Letter: An Abstract of Your Fit With the Position The Teaching Statement as an Expression of Model Teaching The Research Statement as a Sign of Past Productivity and Future Potential Other Application Materials and What They Mean Securing Meaningful Letters of Recommendation Rules for Communicating (or Not) With the College and the Search Committee Conclusion Chapter 7. Interviewing Phone and Video Interviews The On-Campus Interview On-Campus Interview Questions You Should Be Prepared to Answer Questions to Ask During the On-Campus Interview Chapter 8.

Job Offers and Negotiations The Job Offer Timeline Final Questions to Ask Yourself Before Accepting an Offer Negotiating: Yes, You Really Have to Do It Dealing With Declined Offers and Rejections Epilogue It Is All About Fit Start Early The Best Job in the World Appendix: The Job Search Timeline References Index About the Author.