Two Careers, One Relationship: An Interim Report on "Spousal" Hiring and Retention in English Departments.

Burgan, Mary; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ425466

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Two Careers, One Relationship: An Interim Report on "Spousal" Hiring and Retention in English Departments.

Burgan, Mary; And Others

ADE Bulletin, n98 p40-45 Spr 1991

Discusses research regarding two-career couples working within college English departments. Reports that institutions in large metropolitan areas are more hopeful about spousal placement. Observes that few colleges still have antinepotism laws forbidding spousal hiring. Notes that institutions are devising strategies for specific situations. Offers suggestions for the future. (SG)

Descriptors: College English, College Faculty, Educational Research, Employment Patterns, English Departments, Faculty Recruitment, Higher Education, Job Placement, Spouses

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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