Do they want actual reference letters from people, or just names and contact info for references?
Usually the job ad will be specific. It is generally a good idea to send what the ad asks for; so if they just want names, don’t send letters. Some schools never contact references until they are at the “finalist” stage of the search, so to have 200 applicants sending letters with their initial apps would waste a lot of time, toner, and trees. If the ad says “references,” send a list, and advise that letters can be sent on request.
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