U of Helsinki Tries Anonymized Academic Hiring
By Rachael Pells for Times Higher Education. Finland’s leading university is trying the use of anonymized applications for academic roles as part of a nationwide push toward greater equality in hiring practices. More...
That Time of Year Again
A junior professor provides advice for interviewing and networking at national conferences like those taking place this week. More...
An Ode to Teacherless Writing Classes
An uncredentialed writing instructor, Gizem Karaali, shares some effective tools learned through trial and error. More...
A Call for Latinx Faculty Members
Alvaro Huerta honors a deceased Latino professor, a pioneer and mentor in his field, and highlights the need for more like him. More...
Giving Up Our Calling
Giving up our calling is part of our calling. I realized that last year upon retirement. I stopped doing what I love: teaching. What helped me during the transition was reflecting on it by writing poems. More...
Celebrating Academic Bravery
It challenges the status quo, crosses boundaries and breaks new ground, writes Eric Anthony Grollman, and we should honor and acknowledge it. More...
Optimizing Your Social Media Presence
Whether you are new to the idea or have a sophisticated online presence, you can improve your connection and visibility with a strategic plan, Janelle Baxter and Anne Marie Mitchell advise. More...
Politics, Policies and Practices for Associate Professor Advancement
Those seeking the rank of full professor face many impediments, writes Michael Bugeja, who offers advice on how to surmount such challenges. More...
The Why, When, Who and What of Reference Letters
Writing reference letters for students and postdocs is part of my job responsibilities as an assistant dean and faculty member. But the sight of an email subject line with the words “Reference letter requested” most often fills me with equal parts dread and happiness. More...