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jedeye

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    Indiana
  • Application Season
    2020 Fall
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    English Literature PhD

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  1. I applied to Ball State University’s English literature program and had not heard back if I had gotten in or not, so I decided to call. They said that I had been accepted last week but my email had yet to be sent. It sounds like they’ve made decisions, so anyone who’s applied, check your email soon.
  2. I’ve been adjuncting a while now, so I know what it’s like on the other side. I know TT jobs are hard to find, but I also know that there are plenty of profs who have a good solid career without being from the top programs. And I’ve served on a search committee, so I know it’s not about where you go as much as if your specialty and your approach fit in with the needs and the culture of wherever you’re applying. I’m not looking to teach at a top program. Not that I wouldn’t apply, but I’d be happy to teach just about anywhere as long as I can have a decent paycheck and a good work-life-writing balance. In all my college and grad school education and teaching, I’ve never heard anyone talk about ranking of programs as something that really mattered. I just want to find a place that will teach me what I need to know, empower me to write what I need to write, and land a job with a livable wage.
  3. I’ve applied to the programs in commuting distance. I’m not in a position to relocate anywhere. And are there really only 20 programs you can graduate from to find TT work in 5 years? I doubt it.
  4. Option 1 is Miami University of Ohio. Option 2 is Ball State University. Both have great reputations in my region, but most folks outside the Midwest don't know anything about Ball State. I'd like to get a TT position teaching English lit and/or environmental humanities. #1 is Miami University of Ohio, and #2 is Ball State University. They're both about equidistant from home. Miami is 40 minutes from home, and Ball State is 1 hour. I mean better vibe from the profs I'd be working with. I've made several visits to both places, and made really good connections at Ball State. I've made good connections at Miami, but not as many yet. I'll be going to a visitation day soon. I don't know anything about program rankings (where would I find a list, if there is one?). It's the prestige of the school. They're both tier 2. Miami is a public ivy.
  5. Option 1: Well recognized university, full funding and competitive TA stipend -or- Option 2: Less known university but better vibe from faculty, less funding. I wasn't expecting to get into Option 1, but I just got accepted. So now I have a choice. What is your wisdom?
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