As soon as the advertisement for the position of assistant professor in a general university comes out, even in remote places in the United States, about 200 to 300 people will apply in recent years. The screening process is absolutely transparent, and about 20 to 40 people will pass the screening. After discussion by the department selection committee, 10- 15 people were selected for on-site telephone interview, and only 5 people were selected in the end. Even if you sign a full-time teacher one year, there is no guarantee that you can renew your contract the next year. Dozens and hundreds of people are vying for a position. On-site trial lectures are as tense as doctoral thesis defense, especially for newly graduated doctoral students, hoping to accumulate experience or serve as a stepping stone to obtain permanent positions.
I have to admit, one thing is incomparable to almost any occupation in the United States today. The teaching work in universities is relatively stable. As long as the quality is up to standard, no principled mistakes are made, and the salary is not high but guaranteed. The important thing is that welfare benefits are among the best in the United States, and the whole family has been exposed to them. Today, with the high unemployment rate, it is really lucky to have such a job. In addition, the working environment of the university is very good, with short working hours, many holidays, flexible time and very parent-child. Unless there is a class, you don't have to go to work by the hour. You usually do whatever you want. As long as you are open-minded, your life can still be very satisfying and leisurely.