Well, since my last post, I've gotten a letter of rejection from Galway and I've gotten an email back from HPU saying that my rejection letter is in the mail. So, the search for 2007-2008 is over and it was a losing season. My batting average was 0 for 14.......
Cal State Northridge (my alma mater) - Rejection letter
Cal State Channel Islands - Rejection email
Cal State Dominguez Hills - Rejection letter
Cal Poly - Rejection Letter
Vermont - Rejection Letter
Oklahoma - Never heard back
Ventura College - Search canceled for budgetary reasons
Franklin College, Switzerland - Never heard back
Command & General Staff College - Position already filled
Dublin - Rejection letter
University South Florida - Never heard back
UC Riverside - Never heard back
Galway - Rejection letter
Hawaii Pacific - Rejection letter in the mail.
So, should I try the 2008-2009 draft or should I just take the hint and find another career.................
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Condolences my friend! I hope you will find something soon. If not, you can use this:
The Ultimate Rejection Letter
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Herbert A. Millington
Chair - Search Committee
412A Clarkson Hall, Whitson University
College Hill, MA 34109
Dear Professor Millington,
Thank you for your letter of March 16. After careful consideration, I
regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me
an assistant professor position in your department.
This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually
large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising field
of candidates, it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.
Despite Whitson's outstanding qualifications and previous experience in
rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet my needs at
this time. Therefore, I will assume the position of assistant professor
in your department this August. I look forward to seeing you then.
Best of luck in rejecting future applicants.
Sincerely,
Chris L. Jensen
I'm sorry to hear about this. It might not be an either/or. I've known a lot of profs who spent a few years working outside and tried again when the right job opened.
I forwarded you one sort of thing you might look at. I can get you access to a georgetown list-serv of military/political related jobs where a phd in mil hist might have a shot. Let me know if you want it.
Nice Blog! Keep your head up, you'll find something soon enough.
I think you should go with Aleko's letter. Try sending that to all 14..see what you get back..hahahaha
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