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- Instructional Coaches || Educational Counselors
- Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center.
- Teacher Salary
- Average salary as reported by the registered users of Glassdoor.com (employers and employees). Register for free to search jobs, review employers, research salaries, and more.
- Search Firms, from Academic360.com
- ...a list of search firms who have conducted searches for positions at colleges and universities; however, they do not necessarily specialize in higher education searches.
- Academic Search International
- ...one of the world's leading academic search firms. Office in Auckland (NZ), Sydney (Australia), and Hong Kong are complemented by strategic alliances with other firms in North America and Europe to give ASI a truly global reach. They have a list of current searches on their site, and qualified candidates are welcome to submit a CV and letter of application for consideration in a specific search. You are also welcome to register with them for future consideration (they also encourage you to register with Bluesteps.com). The site is filled with good information on relocation, academic practices in other countries, recent searches they have completed, their client list, and much more.
- Alden & Associates
- "Founded in 1999, Alden & Associates, Inc. provides executive search and consulting services to colleges and universities. [...] The firm focuses on executive search, with primary specializations in athletics administrators, head coaches, chief of staff/presidential assistants and general counsel search work." You can review some of the current searches they are handling as well as some recent searches they closed. Qualified Athletic Administrators and Senior Administrators are welcome to Join the Database (submit a resume) for consideration for future searches.
- AWP Group
- ..."connects postsecondary institutions, not for profit organizations, and related companies with people that share core values and contribute to the successful accomplishment of mission and vision." Their current searches include higher-ed administration, online faculty, department chairs, and directors and executives for non-profit organizations with a social service mission. Qualified candidates may submit their resumes to the email address noted.
- C.V. O'Boyle
- "We conduct comprehensive, national searches for colleges and universities as they seek new senior leadership." You can review a representative list of clients, many of whom have engaged the firm multiple times. They are happy to field contacts from well qualified job seekers to become better acquainted and to learn what sort of assignments would be of interest to them.
- Howe-Lewis International
- ... a specialty executive search firm dedicated to the healthcare, education, and not-for-profit communities. This women-owned firm was founded in New York City in 1975 and serves a national client base that includes colleges and universities, academic and community medical centers, cultural arts institutions, and advocacy and community-based organizations. You can review a short list of current search assignments and submit your resume for a specific listing, or if you know of someone who would be a good fit they'd like you to let him or her know about the opportunity. They welcome your resume for consideration in future searches.
- Parker Executive Search
- ...a leading global retained executive search firm. "We have a national and international client base including top intercollegiate athletics programs, leading colleges and universities, Fortune 500 corporations, privately held startups and best-in-class not-for-profits." They have several current searches in Collegiate Athletics and Higher Education posted on their site and welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who wish to be considered for these openings. The firm has a policy of never publicly posting their Corporate and Not-For-Profit searches but welcome inquiries and resumes from highly qualified individuals. You can review a sample list of placements for an idea of their client base.
- PlacementCorp
- ...based in New Jersey, this executive recruiting firm specializes in placing executives within higher education, working with for-profit institutions as well as some of the most prestigious universities across the US. Qualified candidates are welcome to submit a resume for consideration.
- ResearchisCool.com
- "...a UK-based website with a bold vision. Our aim is to allow more early career stage researchers to acquire, develop and make use of their research skills by helping them find vacancies for research jobs, such as postdoctoral fellowships, and postgraduate courses, such as PhD studentships or Masters courses. We can also help early career stage researchers by providing information on scholarships and postgraduate funding, advice on recruitment processes and tips on landing the research jobs and courses you desire." Started by a researcher who was frustrated by the lack of such a central source, this site lists numerous fellowships and studentship courses in the UK, US, and other countries, but the vast majority are in the UK at this time. You can see the basic information for each listing (topic, location, institution) but the necessary details require free registration. Having spent a lot of time looking at these kinds of resources on behalf of a former client, I think this site looks particularly good and offers a great service!
- ResearchNetwork.com
- ...a career and networking site for research professionals and the organizations that seek to employ them. It is not limited to job requiring a Ph.D., but there are so many tremendous listings here for those with advanced degrees that I think this is the right place for it. You can search and view listings in the extensive job database without registering, but you will need to register in order to apply for almost all positions posted here. You can make your resume/vita private so it is not searchable by employers / recruiters on the site. 95% of what I saw during my review was quite good, but I did see some questionable postings. Use your good judgement and keen intelligence.
- PhDs.org Science, Math, and Engineering Career Resources
- ...started by Geoff Davis while he was an assistant professor in the Math Department at Dartmouth College, he has continued to run this site after changing jobs. "The goal of the site is help students to prepare for the changing demands of today's job market and to provide a voice for early career scientists." This site includes job listings, career info, info on finding employment, and much more, and should be required reading for all Ph.D. candidates. The Job and Fellowship Listings cover more fields than just science, math, and engineering.
- PH.D and the Job Search
- Scroll to the bottom of the page to view a marvelous FREE collection of short video workshops covering such topics as Creating a CV, Job Search, and Interviewing. These were created by the Department of Career Services at UConn and include advice from several faculty members in various fields (science and liberal arts) and some industry professionals talking about their own job search as well as what they look for in potential candidates. All grad students and Ph.D.s should take the time to review these as they prepare for their own job search. While you are here, you should also back up to the Students & Alumni page and look over the other free public resources they have for Students (Sample Resumes and CVs), International Students (employer expectations and visa info) and Grad Students!
Other resources for Ph.D. candidates can be found under Arts & Humanities and Engineering & Mathematics.
- Academic360.com
- Links to resources for employment in colleges in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, but also includes links to more resources for listings. Dan Knauft has been maintaining this great site for a very long time!
- Academic Careers Online
- ...nice site features jobs in academe, education, and research facilities worldwide. Anyone can search the site and most listings have the application information visible, but you get added features by registering as a user. To search the jobs you must select a job category from the list (maximum of 4), but you need not fill in any other criteria.
- Academic Employment Network
- All kinds of teaching and academic positions in K-12 schools and colleges/universities. Free registration is required in order to view the announcements.
- Academic Jobs Today (was AcademicJobs.net)
- ...numerous jobs in institutions of higher ed around the world. They offer colleges the ability to add video and other media to their recruiting efforts, and job seekers are welcome to request a "Featured Job Seeker" on the front page. Creating a free account will permit you to post your resume/vita on the site, set up email alerts, and access other features of the site, but it is not necessary to search the jobs and submit applications. You can easily browse jobs by Position (faculty / admin / exec), Location (US or Canada, International, or a specific College/University), or Format (Community college / PT or adjunct / online).
- Academic Jobs EU
- ...a very good source for jobs in colleges and universities across Europe. You can search by Subject Category / Department for specific announcements (including graduate and fellowship opportunities), or if you select the About Us link at the top right of the page, you can see the full list of departments or scroll down to specific institutions. If a particular department does not have any listings, they will suggest (and show) related listings which may interest you. And for any specific position announcement you view they will suggest similar listings. You do not need to register on this free site, but it will allow you to upload a CV/Resume and also create job alerts. There are also some sections of the site which require registration, like the free Salary Checker.
- AcademicKeys.com
- Academic positions in 13 major disciplines, and you can freely search and browse each. (Sorry, no cross-discipline search is available.) I suggest using the "show all" button to review all listings in each area unless you find so many you must be more specific. Registration and/or posting of your resume is not required unless you want to receive their e-fliers. I don't know if you post your resume if it will show in only one discipline or if it is cross-referenced. Looks very good.
- AAMC CareerConnect
- "A network for job seekers and employers in academic medicine." This site, operated by the Association of American Medical Colleges, provides a forum where medical schools and teaching hospitals can connect with the health industry's best candidates. AAMC's community includes "hundreds of accredited medical schools, teaching hospitals, and medical centers throughout the United States and Canada, as well as thousands of individuals within our academic and scientific societies and professional development groups." All visitors are welcome to search the database and review specific job announcements, but you will need to create a free account to submit applications. Listings are not limited to health care professionals. There are jobs for office admins, development officers, and more.
- American Society for Engineering Education
- ...information on Engineering and Engineering Education, including links to engineering societies, fellowships and internships, issues of interest to engineers, and Careers in Engineering. Explore the entire site to find information of interest to you, including the Prism Classifieds with listings for academic openings and workshops (under Publications) and the Funding Opportunities (under Resources/Opportunities: Career).
- CareerEdu.eu (was Career.edu)
- ...a job board for the international Academic and Research Community. There are listings here from several countries for faculty, department heads, postdoc researchers, grad and postdoc fellowships, and even staff. Looks terrific!
- Chronicle of Higher Education's Career Network
- ... career articles and job listings from the Chronicle of Higher Education, the weekly publication of higher education worldwide. The job listings are updated daily and are free to all users. (Jobs are archived for 30 days.) If you are considering a teaching or administrative position with a college or university, you should be looking here! Many corporate and private research facilities also post jobs here.
- Community College Jobs
- A website dedicated to opportunities teaching or working at community colleges in the US and Canada. This also includes many online and distance ed programs. There are some nice jobs and some very interesting positions (like an Adjunct Instructor of Music in Bluegrass in Tennessee), but take notice of the posting dates and any application deadlines that may be included. Check the employer's website for the most up-to-date info (easy to do since they add a little button to connect you the re). You can register and create a free account if you want, but many of the positions list contact information for the applications.
- Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Career Center
- ...faculty and administrative positions at the member and non-member affiliate institutions of the CCCU. "Position listings are generally posted within 24 hours of submission and are posted here for 90 days when no application deadline is specified in the listing." The most recent postings are listed first. Browse the faculty or admin/non-teaching lists or search the text. Full list of member and non-member affiliate colleges participating in this association is available.
- HigherEd Jobs
- ...jobs in over 570 member academic institutions for both faculty and staff. Search by position or by institution.
- Jobs.ac.uk (was NISS Vacancies)
- ... Jobs.ac.uk is the “official recruitment site for Higher Education in the United Kingdom.” All types of jobs are listed, from academic to administration to those who provide support services. You can target your search to particular types of institutions or to specific geographic locations. We have additional resources covering education jobs in the UK.
- TedJob.com: Top Higher-Education Job
- ..."a career-service provider for postdoctoral jobs / postdoc positions, faculty positions, staff jobs, professor jobs, administrative jobs, and other academic jobs within higher education institutions. Postdoctoral positions and grad assistantships can be found here as well." Nice site, good listings, not just US positions. Free and very easy to find things fast.
- THES: The Times Higher Education Supplement
- ....a great way to find jobs in higher education worldwide. THES carries lists from all categories of higher-education job vacancies worldwide as advertised in The Times.
- UnivJobs.com
- ...a directory of colleges and universities in the US and Canada and information on their current job openings for faculy, staff, and administration. Select a state or other category (top ten, 4-year colleges, 2-year colleges, Canadian Colleges). Each instititution's listing includes a link to their website, a separate link to the employment listings for that school (many I tried were broken), and the contact information for the school's employment office.
- Women in Higher Education
- ...monthly source of news and views providing an overview of issues affecting women on college campuses. The Career Connection posts several academic openings for faculty and chief administrators, but be sure to check application deadlines. Many articles from their monthly magazine can be read online, and they link to many sources for women.
College Guides and Directories are also available to help you target potential employers and review listings on their own web sites.
- College and University Administrators
- Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center.
- ACPA Career Connections, American College Personnel Association
- ...jobs for resident advisors, director of student programs, etc., at colleges and universities. Date of posting is noted on each announcement, and most also say how long the announcement will stay active.
- National Association for College Admission Counseling
- ..."brings together primary and secondary school counselors, independent counselors, college admission and financial aid officers, enrollment managers, and organizations engaged in guiding students through the secondary to higher education transition process." They also provide information for students preparing to go to college and their parents including a nice newsletter titled "Steps to College." Job listings for guidance and admissions counselors are open to the public.
- AERA Job & Career Opportunities
- ....The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results. Its members include educators; administrators; directors of research, testing or evaluation in federal, state and local agencies; counselors; evaluators; graduate students; and behavioral scientists. The listings include university, K-12, and industry openings.
- Association for Institutional Research: Careers in IR
- AIR is dedicated to professional growth of all who participate in decision making related to higher education via management research, policy analysis and planning. AIR members work in many different postsecondary areas--finance, academic affairs, instruction, student services and institutional development--and in offices at the international, state, system or campus levels. The AIR Job Bulletin contains job listings for institutional planners and researchers that have been submitted to this organization.
- Council for the Support and Advancement of Education (CASE) Career Central
- ....Specializing in administrative positions in academe and education, the jobs listed at CASE include positions in development, fund raising, communications, public relations, information systems and management, and alumni relations. You may see these same jobs listed elsewhere, such as in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
- EDUCAUSE Career Center
- ...Formed by the merger of CAUSE and Educom, "EDUCAUSE is an international, nonprofit association whose mission is to help shape and enable transformational change in higher education through the introduction, use, and management of information resources and technologies in teaching, learning, scholarship, research, and institutional management. Membership is open to institutions of higher education, corporations serving the higher education information technology market, and other related associations and organizations."
- NACUBO
- ...the National Association of College and University Business Officers is a nonprofit professional organization representing chief administrative and financial officers at more than 2,100 colleges and universities across the country. News and resources along with Find a Job can be found on the main page.
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
- ...the leading national association for college and university student affairs administrators. Their JobsLink includes openings for admissions, enrollment management, student affairs, housing, health, and much more.
- StudentAffairs.com
- ...information, resources, and jobs for Student Affairs personnel, a moniker that covers numerous administrative positions. Sort the jobs by posting date or institution. Some nice features include a note on the job announcements that tell you how many times each has been viewed. The site also offers a free resume database. Obviously registration is required to use it, but the database is also limited to only those subscribers signed up to post jobs. StudentAffairs.com has other good offerings for folks in this field, including online courses.
Additional listings may be found in the resources for College& University Faculty. College Guides and Directories are also available to help you target potential employers and review listings on their own web sites.
This includes sites for teachers and administrators in public and private schools. Links to K-12 recruiting sites for specific states, counties, or cities can be found in the appropriate areas under Local US Jobs.
- Elementary and Secondary Education Administrators || Elementary School Teachers || High School Teachers || Middle School Teachers || Secondary School Vocation Teachers || Junior High School Vocation Teachers || Teaching Assistants || Pre-School Teachers
- Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
- "NBPTS is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization. It was formed in 1987 to advance the quality of teaching and learning by developing professional standards for accomplished teaching, creating a voluntary system to certify teachers who meet those standards and integrating certified teachers into educational reform efforts." They offer the National Board Certification, with 25 fields of certification available. These advanced teaching credentials enhance, but do not replace, your state license.
- Boarding School Review
- ...detailed information on boarding schools in the United States plus links to each school's website (and maybe job listings) where available. Alumni of these schools are also permitted to submit reviews of their schools. Search by a variety of criteria or browse by location and other criteria. They also offer a sample application calendar to keep you on track, links to educational consultants, and more. Good source for students as well as persons seeking employment in these institutions.
- Council of Chief State School Officers
- ...a nationwide nonprofit org for the public officials leading the departments responsible for elementary and secondary education in the US and its other jurisdictions. From this site you can connect to the websites for all of these agencies, check out information on education standards and assessment, and keep up with the latest news in the education field.
- USA K-12 Employment Opportunities
- ...the University of Kentucky's College of Education has gathered together links to teaching opportunities in all 50 states along with DC and the Department of Defense Education Activity listings. (At the time of review, a couple of states were not yet linked.) Some states have a centralized listing service for all schools, but those not offering this link to a centralized list. From this page you can also link to certification and licensing requirements for all states to see if you can easily transfer your current certification. Additional links to ESL, private, and international resources can be found at the bottom of the page.
- ISM Career Corner
- ...Independent School Management's list of admin and faculty openings in private and public schools.
- Jobs in Education
- ...focused on jobs with educational institutions, primarily in Canada with some postings in other countries. These include teaching, administration, and all others who are needed to run a school (such as plant management, business administration, etc.)
- K12Jobs.com
- ... job opportunities available at Kindergarten, Elementary Schools, Junior High, High Schools and Vocational Schools. They also link to salary info, certification pages from all states, associations, job fairs, and the FAQ includes more links.
- The International Montessori Index
- This website was created "to provide detailed comparative information in order to help in the search for a school or training center" that follows the education program developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, MD. It offers information "to aid parents in looking for a school that follows Dr. Montessori's teachings, and all Montessori training centers and organizations who are official members of The International Montessori Index share their specifics details for comparison with others." The developer of this site, Susan Mayclin Stephenson, is herself a Montessori educator.
- Private School Review
- ...free searchable directory of K-12 private schools. You can easily search for all schools within a certain distance from a zip code, making this an easy way for teachers to target opportunities close to home. They offer good demographic data on each school as well as the local community, and link you to the school's website (if available). That's where you'll find possible job listings.
- Sammy's Place
- Online almost as long as Rileyguide, Sammy's Place was set up by a teacher in Florida to help other teachers find employment. No, this isn't a recruiter. It is a directory of links to all of the school districts in the state plus several other resources. There is no real contact information on the site, but he also doesn't run ads nor does he ask for your info. (Domain registration is public.) Oh, and Sammy was his Basset Hound.
- Schools.ac
- "The International School Directory." This is a source for jobs in international schools, some of which are quite prestigious. You will need to register in order to view some of the job listings as well as apply for the positions listed here, which means uploading a CV and cover letter, but it is free. Most listings include a link to the school's website so you can learn about them before applying. The site has operated by a gentleman in Thailand since 2005. The schools list their own jobs and they are always quite recent.
- SchoolSpring
- ...nice site for find jobs in education -- all positions at all levels of education, though at the time of review we did not see much at the postsecondary level. We did see some international listings. Also, the results list presents not only listings from SchoolSpring but also listings found on other sites (they are sorted separately). Registration is not necessary to search and review listings, but it is recommended to facilitate applying for positions listed here. Looks very nice.
- TABS, The Association of Boarding Schools
- ...a nonprofit association working to support and promote independent boarding schools. Their web site includes The Boarding School Directory, a list of nearly 300 boarding schools in the United States, Canada, and abroad. The directory can be browsed by name, location, and school type (boys, girls, military, etc.)
- Teach for America
- Teach For America (TFA) is a nonprofit organization that recruits primarily recent college graduates of all academic majors to teach for two years in an under-served urban or rural public school. However, applicants at all age and experience levels are welcome. If you've ever considered the idea of teaching others what you have learned, you might want to look more closely at this opportunity. Certification not required, and many graduate and medical schools grant two-year deferrals to accepted students who are also accepted by TFA. Many also offer funding and academic credits to TFA alumni.
- Troops to Teachers
- ...provides referral assistance and placement services to service members and civilian employees of Department of Defense who are interested in beginning a second career in public education as teacher or teacher's aides. Besides employment resources and listings, they provide information on how to obtain certification and a list of mentors. You can read more information on this program courtesy of the Department of Education, and check their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TTT.NATIONAL. This Google search will also connect you to many local providers of this program across the US.
- High School Special Ed Teachers || Middle School Special Ed Teachers
- Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center.
- Your Career in Special Education, The Council for Exceptional Children
- The website offers a number of resources for those involved in or considering a career in special education, including an overview of what special educators do, the steps that would-be special educators should take, links to employment resources, and financial aid information. They also offer a research library and information on teacher recruitment initiatives, along with the SpecialEdCareers.org job board.
- Betterfly
- Betterfly is a free resource you can use to find individuals offering personal services (i.e., "Betterists") related to improving (bettering) yourself. Of course, you can also offer your services to others! "Tutors, coaches, stylist, trainers and other "Betterists" list themselves on Betterfly and create their own Sites to market the services they offer related to personal betterment." If you have services to offer, you can register for a free account and establish your own listing. For a small fee, they even handle online booking and credit card payments for you. If you are seeking someone to guide, coach, or teach you, be sure to read their full information and client reviews prior to booking. And definitely look for experience and / or credentials, especially among those offering career services. There is no contact info, but I did find a name by looking at the blogs and the public domain registration. Betterfly was founded in NYC by Joshua Schwadron with backing from Lightbank, the investment vehicle of Groupon founders Brd Keywell and Eric Lefkofsky.
- NY Prep Tutors
- "... an elite, boutique test prep, tutoring, and college admissions counseling service serving the greater New York metropolitan area. We provide comprehensive preparation for the SAT and PSAT, SAT subject tests (SAT IIs), and ACT, as well as personalized instruction for high school math, science, and English. Test prep and tutoring are available in both one-on-one and small group formats." They are seeking tutors for their many programs in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester. Check the career section of the site under "About Us" for more information.
- Parliament Tutors
- ...offers private in-home tutoring and test preparation in many locations across the US. Scroll down the front page to see where the have tutors and hover over each location for the direct local phone number, but first you should take a look at all the assistance offering they have. Pretty much everything from K-8 assistance to LSAT test prep. Language lessons too. Qualified tutors can submit a resume along with their form detailing your areas of experience.
- StudyPoint
- ...offering SAT/ACT test preparation along with other tutoring in several major metropolitan areas across the US. Potential tutors can submit an application online.
- TutorBungalow.com
- A free site matching in-home tutors with potential students across the US. Please note that this site is focused on matching local tutors with local students, so while they do have many registered tutors they might not have someone in your specific area right now. Please post a Tutor Request (also free) in case a new tutor registers. Tutors -- yes, you can register for free. All financial arrangements are made between the tutor and the student, so no money changes hands via this site. Tutor Bungalow is operated by LA Tutors 123, owned by Michael Treidl, and his contact information can be found in the Terms of Use agreement.
- Tutor Index (US)
- Tutor Index (Canada)
- These 2 sites offer listings of private tutors available to assist you in any subject area you wish to study. You do not need to register in order to search and view listings of individual tutors, but your free registration will allow you to rate tutors, email them directly, and save your searches. At this time, the US site is not as well populated as the Canadian site, but the folks who operate the sites ask you to send them an email if a tutor in your subject is not available in your location as they have referral lists and will work to match you to someone who can assist you.
- TutorMatch
- ...potential tutors can sign up on this site to advertise their availability and areas of expertise to parents and students seeking assistance. Basic listings are free, but for a small annual fee your listing can be upped to "preferred" (top of the list). TutorMatch has been online since 1996 is operated by ITCN NJ Web Design and Marketing in Morristown, NJ.
- Tutorspree
- Find a local tutor to help you in almost any topic you wish to study. Tutors can sign up for free. Parents can opt to pay for a background check on any tutor they are considering hiring. My quick check showed many college students as well as experienced educators and professionals offering their services.
- WyzAnt In-Home Tutoring
- ...this service helps match people of any age who are searching for tutoring in numerous topics with qualified tutors. This is not for online or phone tutoring, but actual face-to-face tutoring (in-home or another mutually agreeable location). You will be an independent contractor with WyzAnt collecting fees on your behalf and forwarding your share to you (yes, they take a cut). However, if you are looking for opportunities to add to your income by tutoring, there are many people who are looking for tutors and this site has an established presence across the US.
- Online Adjunct Jobs
- "A list for online adjunct faculty to share job opportunity locations and information." This free public blog lists job opportunities in online instructional positions. Kathie Lucas operates the site, but there is no real info posted regarding her background, but I don't think that's a problem here. All of the posted announcements link you to their point of origin, and you apply directly to the various employers and organizations. She is providing a marvelous service to educators in this new (and rapidly expanding) teaching field.
- Employment Opportunities in Instructional Systems Technology
- ...these include positions such as Director of Academic Technology, curriculum designer, training designers and instructors, and usability experts.
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