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More Advice for Academic Job Seekers (in Philosophy specifically): an addendum to Part I of this series

Philosopher Sean Kelly (Princeton) has called to my attention something important, namely, that the American Philosophical Association has issued an official policy statement on offers of employment here. Note, in particular, the APA’s recommendation that:

“In normal circumstances, a prospective employee should have at least two weeks for consideration of a written offer from a properly authorized academic officer….”

Thanks to Professor Kelly for this pointer.

Earlier postings in this series are here.

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