eJobs Frequently Asked Questions

eJobs is a year-round, online job service of the American Political Science Association. APSA Individual and Departmental Services Program members may use eJobs free of charge as a member benefit.  Non-member departmental/institutional employers may use the service for a fee.

Some of the most common questions have been answered below. The list includes answers for candidates and employers using eJobs and the Placement Interview Service held during APSA's Annual Meeting and other participating conferences. If you need further information, or if you have suggestions about using the site or the eJobs service, contact us at ejobs@apsanet.org .

ACCESSING eJOBS

• Job Candidates: How to Access eJobs 
  
  
• Employers: How to Access eJobs  

GENERAL

What is "eJobs?" How does it work? APSA's eJobs is a year-round, online resource for political science employment opportunities and job candidates.  It contains the most comprehensive online listing of political science jobs, is updated daily with new job listings and candidate resumes, and is fully searchable by field of interest, name of employer/candidate, region, keyword, position, salary, type of institution, and most recent postings.

Fees? 

Job Seekers:

Individual APSA members may post resumes to the eJobs database and search the database for employment opportunities free of charge.  This service is offered exclusively to members. 

Non-members individuals do not have access to this service.  Non-members can join APSA to gain the benefits of accessing this service, but should know that full processing of the membership takes 4-5 business days and access to eJobs is not activiated until full processing occurs.

Employers:

APSA Departmental member employers may post jobs and search for candidates free of charge. 

Non-member employers can post jobs for a fee.  Click here for fees.  

Non-Members?

Job Seekers:

I'm a non-member job seeker.  If I become a member online today can I get access to the free resume posting service the same day? No. Your credit card will processed in the first 24 hours and you will be added to the system within 4-5 business days, at which time you will gain full, free access. 

Employers

My department/institution is not a member.  If we become a member online today can we post a job free today? No. Your credit card will processed in the first 24 hours and you will be added to the system within 4-5 business days at which time you will gain full, free access.

eJOBS PLACEMENT SERVICE

What is the eJobs Placement Service?  The eJobs Placement Service is a service for employers and candidates to arrange interviews at political science association conferences around the US and throughout the year.  In the months preceding the APSA Annual Meeting and other participating political science conferences, eJobs accepts information about employers and candidates who are available for interviews during the conferences and makes it available to employer and candidate attendees. Users scan the eJobs database for candidates/employers attending a particular meeting.  Participants coordinate interviews in advance of the conference.  Depending on the association/conference, interview space may be specified in the conference hotel.

APSA Annual Meeting Placement Service is popular feature of the APSA's conference, which attracts hundreds of potential job candidates and employers.  Employers from across the United States are matched with qualified political scientists seeking positions,  The APSA Annual Meeting Placement Service is offered at no charge to job candidates and to members of the APSA Departmental Services Program. Non-member employers will be charged the $50 registration fee in addition to the regular eJobs fee for listing their job online.

Other political science association conference placement services? The participating associations implement the Placement Service in varying ways.  Some offer interview space, some do not.  Regardless, all have requested that APSA include their conferences as an option in the eJobs database.  Registrants should contact the sponsoring association DIRECTLY for details about interview space and facilities.

Will there be access to the eJobs database at the meeting?

For the APSA Annual Meeting: Yes. There will be a limited number of computers on site for use by employers and job candidates. However, there will be NO paper copies of resumes or jobs listings available. We encourage you to review the computer listings before you arrive onsite as there will be a maximum usage time per computer per use.

For other political science associations: Varies, contact the association directly for details.

Can I register onsite at the meeting?

APSA Annual Meeting: Candidates: No.  Candidates must register BEFORE the meeting. Employers: Yes, but not recommended.  Employers may register at the meeting, though it is strongly encouraged that they register before arriving and schedule interviews in advance.

As an employer, must I send a representative to the meeting to participate in the Placement Service? No. You may choose only to register a job with the placement service without sending a representative. By registering you make your job available for viewing by all job candidates. It also allows you to review the pool of candidates available. Should promising candidates reply to your position posting you may choose to make arrangements for an interview away from the placement service.

What if I am registered for the Placement Service and can't to the meeting? Users can at any time edit their job listing(s) or resume. If you have arranged an interview, it is you responsibility to inform the employer or candidate that you will not be present.

Can employers and candidates contact candidates before attending the Placement Service? Yes! We encourage it.  The Placement Service works best when candidates and employers set up interviews before the meeting.

EMPLOYERS: Do I need to reserve a table/interview space for interviewing in advance of the conference?

APSA Annual Meeting Placement Service: Yes. If you are registered for the service, APSA will contact you before the meeting to reserve a table for the days and times you intend to interview.

Other political science association meetings: Varies, contact the association directly for details.

EMPLOYER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the fees for using eJobs? Member departments may use all of eJobs services, including the Placement Service, free of charge.  Non-member departments/institutions can use eJobs for a fee.  See fees.

My department/institution is not a member.  If we become a member online today can we post a job free today? No. Your credit card will processed in the first 24 hours and you will be added to the system within 4-5 business days at which time you will have full, free access.

How do I access eJobs?  See Accessing eJobs.

What do I do if my login to eJobs fails? Be sure that you have typed your login correctly. If you still experience difficulty, contact us at 202.483.2512 or ejobs@apsanet.org.

What if my position does not fit those available under "Title of Position"? You should select "Other" from the pull down menu and in the job description detail the title and responsibilities of the job clearly.

Under "Title of Position" what does OPEN mean? The "OPEN" category indicates that the position will accept a job candidate at any level, full, associate or assistant professor. This is applicable to departmental employers

What if the salary range of our position does not fit those from the pull down menu?  Select either the salary range closest to that of your position or select "competitive." You may also detail this information in the job description.

What if the field of specialization that we are seeking is not included in the available listings?  You should select "Other" from the pull down. Further, under areas of specialization you may indicate up to three specific research areas the position will cover. You may also elaborate on the requirements of the position in the job description.

Can employers and candidates contact candidates before attending the Placement Service? Yes! We encourage it.  The Placement Service works best when candidates and employers set up interviews before the meeting. 

I used to get the monthly printed APSA Personnel Service Newsletter. Can I get a printed version of eJobs? All departments that are members of the Departmental Services Program have an eJobs Premium Subscription which gives them access to the DAILY printable PDF of every job in the eJobs system.  Individual members may subscribe to the Premium eJobs service for an additional fee of $20.

To participate in the Placement Service, must I send a representative to the meeting?  No. You may choose only to register a job with the placement service without sending a representative. By registering you make your job available for viewing by all job candidates and you can review the pool of candidates available for the service. Should promising candidates reply to your position posting you may choose to make arrangements for an interview away from the placement service.

What if I am registered for the Placement Service and I cannot come to the meeting? You can edit your job listing(s) any time. If you have arranged an interview, it is your responsibility to inform the candidate that you will not be present.

Can employers and candidates contact candidates before attending the Placement Service?  Yes! We encourage it.  The Placement Service works best when candidates and employers set up interviews before the meeting.

Do I need to reserve a table/interview space for interviewing in advance of the conference?

APSA Annual Meeting Placement Service: Yes. If you are registered for the service, APSA will contact you before the meeting to reserve a table for the days and times you intend to interview.

Other political science association meetings: Varies, contact the association directly for details.

JOB CANDIDATE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I access eJobs?  See Accessing eJobs.

What do I do if my login to eJobs fails? Be sure that you have typed your login correctly. If you still experience difficulty, contact us at 202.483.2512 or ejobs@apsanet.org.

Is it free?  eJobs is a free to all APSA members.

I'm a non-member job seeker.  If I become a member online today can I get access to the free resume posting service the same day? No. Your credit card will processed in the first 24 hours and you will be added to the system within 4-5 business days, at which time you will have full, free access. 

Do I have to be a US citizen to use eJobs? No.  All APSA members may use eJobs regardless of citizenship.

What if my primary field of specialization is not among your categories?
We suggest you select "Other" from the pull down menu. Further, under Area of Specialization you can select up to three subfield/research areas from our list of fields or write in your own.

Do I have to select a second field of specialization? No.

What if I have received more than one Masters or Bachelors degree?  Use the "Other" category to include one or both. You should also note this in your resume.

Can I send my resume as an attachment? No. Paste your resume into the text box or include a URL where it can be found online.

I used to get the monthly printed APSA Personnel Service Newsletter. Can I get a printed version of eJobs?  Yes. Become a "Premium eJobs Subscriber" to access the DAILY printable PDF of every job in the eJobs system. Members may subscribe to the Premium eJobs service for an additional fee of $20.

For the Placement Service, until what date can I make changes to my resume/cv before the APSA Annual Meeting or other PSA conference?
You make changes up until your arrival at the APSA Annual Meeting or conference.

What if I am registered for the Placement Service and I can't come to the meeting?  You can edit your resume any time. If you have arranged an interview, it is your responsibility to inform the employer or candidate that you will not be present.

Can I contact a Placement Service employer before the meeting?  Yes. We encourage candidates to initiate the process before they travel to the meeting. Be aware that not all employers may choose to make interview arrangements before the meeting.