Why Academic Anthro turned me off!

What are the odds that you can "win" a job by responding to this type of an ad, and recover the time and expense that is required to apply in the first 5 years while still uncertain about that there might be a tenure offer at the end. Is this a good investment given today the many options that are open in the applied or entrepreneurial fields for a trained anthropologist?

This is similar to applying for admissions. And another hurdle on top of the Student Loans and deferred income from pursing an MA or PhD.


An example of the effort that is required to apply for an academic job in anthropology. 

Candidates should create a profile in XXXXXXXXX's online application portal at https://xxxxxxx.referrals.selectminds.com/ and submit the following:

1. Application form (https://xxxx.xxxxxxxx.edu/sites/xxxx.xxxxxx.edu/files/FacApp.pdf)  
2. Cover letter explaining and describing interest in the position and why the applicant is a suitable candidate
3a. Statement on Mission outlining how the candidate will contribute to the University's (https://xxxxxxxxxxxxx.edu/about/mission),
3b. the department's (http://www.xxxxxxxxx.edu/ccas/culturalandsocialstudies/), and 
3c. the cultural anthropology program's mission (http://www.xxxxxxxxx.edu/ccas/culturalandsocialstudies/programs/culturalanthropology/)

4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Academic Transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies of transcripts are acceptable during the initial application process)
6. Teaching Dossier that includes: a) a statement on the candidate's philosophy of teaching and learning, and b) evidence of teaching effectiveness (course evaluations, syllabi, etc.)

7. Additionally, three Letters of Recommendation, at least two of which speak of the candidate's teaching ability, should be sent directly to Dr. Yyyyyyyyyyy  at  000000000000.

Review of completed applications will begin immediately.

zzzzzzzzzz University, a zzzzzzzzzz institution, offers a comprehensive education directed to the intellectual, social, spiritual, physical, and other aspects of students' lives and to the promotion of justice. zzzzzzzzzz encourages applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and faith traditions who believe they can contribute to its distinctive educational traditions. zzzzzzzzz is an EO/AA employer; M/F/Disabled/Vet and seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values-gender, ethnic, cultural, and other diversity-may be realized.