It's Official

The last job on my 'academic dream job' list (Research-1, 2-2 teaching load, good institutional culture, great faculty you'd love to be colleagues with) asked other candidates for more materials. So I'm out of the running. Some places are starting to send rejection letters out as soon as they decide their short list, instead of stringing you along for months until the campus interviews are finished.

It's a little harsh, getting dinged during holiday season. But I'm starting to think that's more humane.

Sigh.