When the FBI comes knocking

Scene: I am sitting at my desk, with the office door open. I am helping a student analyze his research results. The student leaves and I see a middle aged man in a black coat standing there. I assume he is a used textbook buyer.

Me: Can I help you?

Man: Hi, I’m from the FBI…

Me thinking: *yeah right, which one of my students put you up to this?”

Man shows me his badge.

Me thinking: Oh, crap!

Man: I need to talk to you…

Me thinking: It was Modern Theory Class! I’m supposed to teach Marx!

Man: … about one of your students…

Me thinking: Did one of them think I was serious and go shoot a member of the bourgeoisie?

Man: …who is applying to be an intern with us.

Me:* internal sigh of relief* Oh sure, come on in.

End scene.

Note to self:  1. Never let them see you sweat. 2. It’s not all about you.

Job search update

I received a very nice call from the dean this afternoon, letting me know that I am the "leading candidate" for the job. They can not officially offer me the position until they get approval from the university's board, but they are recommending my hire. The dean did not think they would have all the necessary paperwork in place for the board's meeting this month, so it will probably be June 10th before the board votes on my position. I wonder if I can keep my fingers crossed for the next month?

Well, that's done

The interview went really well. The department will be meeting next week to vote. I'm more excited about this job now than I was before the interview which is always a nice development. The faculty in the department were very nice and friendly, and I think it would be a good work environment.

Also, I finished a draft of chapter three of my dissertation this evening. I'm going to give it one more read through in the morning, and then send the first three chapters of my dissertation off to my committee in the morning.