Live-Blogging the Faculty Recruitment Conference!

8:32 a.m.
"So... thanks for coming in. I know, the elevators are crazy here, aren't they? Can I get you a bottle of water?

[awkward silence]

I got a chance to read your forthcoming article. I had a question about your methodology."
8:33 a.m.
"How do you see this piece fitting into your scholarly agenda?
8:37 a.m.
"Let's talk about teaching; how do you see yourself in the classroom?"
8:39 a.m.
"Are there any professors you remember from law school as being particularly effective?"
8:42 a.m.
"What's your ideal teaching load?"
8:49 a.m.
"Do you have any questions about our school or our city?"
8:52 a.m.
"Thanks a lot for coming in. We've got some hard choices to make in the next few weeks. We'll try to get back to you as soon as we can."

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