In our new "how can we help you?" thread, a reader asks:
How does it look for the job market to have an emeritus adviser? If there are any disadvantages, what exactly are they? And what should you do if your dissertation adviser is planning to retire and your department doesn't have any other senior faculty working in the area?
I wouldn't think it matters at all. In fact, I suspect that most search committee members aren't going to have clue whether they are retired/emeritus or not! As long as they actually supervise you and are able to write a strong letter, I don't see any disadvantages. But maybe I'm missing something?
What do readers think?
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