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[quote=Anonymous]I agree, OP, that that is a ridiculous range to post for a job.

If they aren't able to offer more than 100k, then they should post the range in a different way (starting 90-100, promotion potential) or something like that.

But I think it is intentional.  It is so that they get really high-quality candidates who likely wouldn't even apply if they didn't think it was over a certain amount.  And then they try to talk the prestige angle.

Don't discuss salary until you have an offer.  Then negotiate.  Decide for yourself what your floor is salary-wise.

I wouldn't count on promotions and raises in a university setting.  I used to work in academia, and there is nothing like a step increase or a guaranteed upward movement.  It seemed to me that you had to really push hard for raises.  People stayed in positions for years without much salary movement.

Academic also comes with its own set of complicated workplace politics.  You will realize that your promotion potential and salary potential are highly dependent on personalities and getting in with the right people.

So don't base your decision on the notion that you'll actually ever make it up to the 170k number.  Base it on the overall package they offer *right now* compared with what you have.  Also if they make an offer, ASK what the process is for COL increases and raises.  If there is no process, then that means "you have to beg."[/quote]

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