Karen Kelsky, Ph.D., offers first-hand advice on how to navigate the academic job search from start to finish in her book, The professor is in: the essential guide to turning your Ph.D. into a job. (LB 1778 .K45 2015 Faculty Resources Collection).   Her plan for success addresses issues regarding the CV, references, preparing a diversity statement, the teaching demo, interviewing in various settings, how to speak with deans, promoting oneself online, publishing, applying to conferences, preparing a foolproof grant proposal, plus negotiating an offer.

No time to read this book in its entirety?  Snippets are available on the author’s blog, theprofessorisin.com