A job search is time consuming and difficult, but a good book written by someone who has been there can provide a boost in morale. Whatever your academic discipline or appointment you desire, you are likely to find a match for it on the Internet.
Investigate the Campus Review for jobs in Australasia or find a career connection at the Women in Higher Education Web page. The Black Collegian advertises an "abundance of career planning/job search information," which also includes jobs in higher education.
Job-hunting within the tight higher ed. market is a challenge, and using the best tools can make all the difference. You may want to bookmark this page, as links are added and updated frequently.
There are a number of all-purpose guides that share the same basic premise and offer good tips. The following roundup of books and websites target the higher education job market.
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