SHOOTS AND LADDERS IN THE ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH

Abstract

This paper originates from a happy hour debate several years ago between students who thought the job market for SLAT graduates was limited and those who maintained a more optimistic view. Having recently completed a successful tenure-track job search, I thought the time was right to share what insights I was able to glean from the process with other SLAT candidates and perhaps persuade the happy-hour nay-sayers that there is every reason to remain confident about employment prospects upon graduation from the SLAT program.