Greg, Here are a few of my first thoughts: >Greetings list, > I wonder if I could impose upon those of you who may have recently >changed positions or universities. I'm figuring that i'm looking for >responses for folks who've moved within the last 5 years or so. I >believe I have an opportunity to look at for a state school in the >southeast. I'd like to hear your comments about what to expect going >through the interview process and what is likely to be offered. I've >been told that they should pay my plane fare to come to the interview. >Is this correct? Often, depends on the school and the distance. >Do most of you have benefits for full time positions? Yes. Don't settle for less. >What are the benefits? That varies. Insurance is getting very expensive and packages vary. Here we have an option of three plans with lots of other coverage that can be added at our own expense. >Since I'm leaving a full time business I built >over 17 years can I expect some type of contract so that I'm not out on >a limb a year from now? Usually not long term. I have a one year contract which is renewed each year. Don't expect tenure. >Are tuition waivers standard? Very common but not standard. >Are they usually >just for the employee or for his family too? Usually for immediate family. Some schools will even give discounts for family to attend other schools. >Can I expect them to help >with relocating costs? I doubt it. Depends on their budget. >What are standard salaries these days? That varies a lot. I have seen starting pay in the low twenties often. Usually they say it depends on experience. In better schools in big cities it is often much better but the living expenses are so much higher. Usually the job is given a classification within the university and that classification has salary minimum and maximum specifications. See if there is a salary cap for your position if you can. >Anything >I'm forgetting? If you are unfamiliar with the city or area, be sure to check out real estate costs and other living expenses. Carefully consider the number of pianos, their condition, and the climate control of the building. The later alone will make a huge difference in your work load. If you are not familiar with the CAUT institutional guidelines, that is a really good place to start. You may find them to be a little optimistic and your employer may find them hilarious but do go over them. It is too easy to be overburdened with an unrealistic work load. > Thank you in advance for your responses. I could use all the info I >can get. I haven't interviewed in quite a while and I'd like to be >informed before I go in. I don't need this position but it would add >some stability and security to my and my families lives. I welcome all >your thoughts! Thanks again!! > I'm sure there is lots more I could pontificate on but I am late and have to run. I would be happy to answer more questions later though. chris -Christopher D. Purdy R.P.T. -School of Music, Ohio University -Athens, OH 45701 -mailto:purdy@ohio.edu -(740) 593-1656 office -(740) 593-1429 fax
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