Non-Traditional Spousal Accommodations

Non-Traditional Spousal Accommodations

sardonic 18 Dec 2016 17:31

Thanks all!

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jrfac 18 Dec 2016 22:29

I also am in this position right now with offers and wondering about a non-academic spousal hire. Curious to hear from others…don't want to create bad blood by requesting something that would be nearly impossible for a department/school within a university to handle but also need to be realistic about the family situation.

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juniorfaculty 19 Dec 2016 19:54

Congratulations! I think that the bar prep course would be worth a shot for a top SLAC, as these sometimes have money. It's kind of in the same category as moving expenses. I wouldn't expect much, but you might as well ask. If you had said "SLAC" and not "top SLAC" I might have said don't bother, though.

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jobseeker6500 19 Dec 2016 22:52

ask for what you need to be successful in the job they are hiring for. they will let you know what they are able to do - financially and legally.

they might or might not be able to earmark funds for a spouse's career needs. some places will help with a nonacademic partner's job search - resume review, researching local matches, possibly setting up informational interviews. they might kick in extra funds on something else like moving expenses.