I haven't been around in forever, and probably nobody knows / remembers me

[Coventina]

I've been lurking off and on, and have posted once in a while.

Anyway, I'm here to beg for some DU lounge love.

In exactly one hour, I have an interview for a tenure track position.

I'd love to get the job, but I'll be "OK" if I don't. I know the universe won't come crashing down.
And, I'm competing against two friends, one very dear to me, so I will be genuinely happy to see either of them succeed.

However, I've been teaching adjunct, part-time, with NO benefits for almost a decade now.

It's a hard life.

I guess, just send good vibes my way that I don't embarrass myself in front of the College President and Vice President.

It's a bit nerve-wracking, to be honest.

[PoliticAverse]

1. Best wishes to you! n/t

[lunatica]

2. Well good luck to you!

go get em!!

[malthaussen]

3. Good vibes:

I have a pal in similar case. Adjunct teaching is no way to make a living.

-- Mal

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. I remember you, my dear Coventina!

And here's a huge batch of my best vibes so that you will not embarrass yourself!

Best of luck on this.

[Coventina]

5. Awe, gee! Thanks guys!

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU, CaliforniaPeggy!





I'm headed off across campus now, to the Administration building.
Feeling a bit queasy, I won't lie!



The interview is scheduled for THREE HOURS!

So, I'll post to this thread when I get back, if I'm still alive......

[bigwillq]

7. Good luck!

Hoping for the best.

[alsame]

6. Many good vibes coming your way! nt

[riderinthestorm]

8. (((hugs Coventina))) How did it go?? I remember you! nt

[Skittles]

9. wishing you the best, Coventina

now quit lurking so much and join us!

[shenmue]

10. Good luck!

[pitohui]

11. i remember you, good vibes, you go get em!

keeping my fingers crossed for ya

[DFW]

12. Fingers crossed for here in Sprout City! n/t

[warrior1]

13. Good luck to you.

[Coventina]

14. Wow! Thanks so much guys!!!

Hugs to all of you!

Man, that was intense!

It ended up being 3 & 1/2 hours!

Met with the faculty of the division in which I'd be teaching.
It was billed as an informal "meet & greet" but really was more like an interview.

Then met with the College President for about an hour. It was a combo interview/discussion.

Then, an hour + with the Vice President of Academic Affairs & the Dean of Academic Affairs.

That was a really LONG interview!

I'm fried!!!!



I'm one of three finalists. Can't believe they're putting 2 people through this that won't get hired!



Anyway, I was told it would be at least a few weeks before I hear anything.

Thanks again for the support! I'm so warmed and humbled that you guys are so supportive of me!

[Iris]

15. I hope everything went well.

Academia can be tough.

[Rhiannon12866]

16. I remember you!

Welcome back and wishing you all the best!

[Blue_Tires]

17. I remember *everybody*

best of luck to you...I've been dodging and ducking university "re-organizations" for 2+ years now...