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The academic job search woes.

I defended my dissertation this winter and I have been applying for jobs in academia since I became ABD. I graduated from an R1 school with an Ed.D in curriculum and instruction. My CV is impressive for a recent graduate and I have more than a decade of experience as a teacher, including multiple years of experience as a cooperating teacher. 

I have applied for more than 15 tenure-track teacher education positions since I became ABD (5 since I defended) and all I have to show for it is two phone interviews that did not result in an invitation for a second interview. I am geographically limited as to where I can apply which complicates the job search considerably. 

How long does the job search take? Is there an estimate on the number of positions for which one must apply before receiving an offer? Since it is late in the hiring process for AY18-19, what can I do to strengthen myself as an applicant for next year in addition to continuing to work on publishing and giving presentations at academic conferences?
gpt
As someone with a PhD in an Education field and who sits on hiring committees:

The Ed.D is viewed as inferior to a PhD. If your program had no PhD option and your thesis involved empirical research, you need to strongly emphasize this in your letter. 

15 applications is not a lot given the current job market. Our last TT position had 80 applicants, a few dozen who are current TT professors with active funding, top publications, outstanding recs, etc. It’s tough for fresh grads to complete. 

We rarely consider ABDs, unless they have a firm defence date and very strong pubs. 

Being geographically constricted is, unfortunately, a huge limitation. 

Don’t waste your time with presentations. If you want to improve your chances, strong publications in top journals are what matter. Also, are you currently affiliated with a university? It would be worthwhile adjuncting a course or two just to retain the institutional affiliation for your applications, especially if it’s an R1. Good luck.