By Colleen Flaherty. A new study examined in Nature says that university guidelines on tenure and promotion still focus on publication metrics rather than professed values such as public engagement. More...
1 novembre 2018
1 novembre 2018
Promotion, While Off the Tenure Track
By Colleen Flaherty. Scores of full-time, non-tenure-track instructors were promoted last year under a recognition and reward system at Penn State. More...
31 octobre 2018
What the Job Market Is -- and Isn't
If you are reading this article, you are probably on the job market or know someone who is. The stress associated with looking for a job is unavoidable, but knowing what the market is -- and what it isn’t -- can go a long way toward mitigating some of that stress. More...31 octobre 2018
Keeping Conversation on the Syllabus
When it comes to what should go on a syllabus, the toughest questions are often best answered by students, argues David Ebenbach. More...31 octobre 2018
Understanding and Navigating Cognitive Biases: Part 2
Sebastian Wraight, Nicholas C. Burbules, C. K. Gunsalus and Robert A. Easter explore how to reduce the problems cognitive biases can produce in your academic department. More...31 octobre 2018
Returning to Grappling
Josh Herring explains why, in his life and career, he opts not to live gnostically and embraces Brazilian jujitsu. More...31 octobre 2018
Powering Up Your Résumé for a Nonfaculty Job Search
The strongest ones are written from scratch and are carefully crafted to appeal to a particular audience: the hiring manager, advise Jennifer Polk and L. Maren Wood. More...31 octobre 2018
The Best Way Out Is Always Through
Sriram Khé describes what he wishes he learned in graduate school, especially when it comes to advising students. More...31 octobre 2018
The Good Enough Sabbatical
Deborah J. Cohan had the preconceived idea that certain conditions needed to be met for her sabbatical to be fulfilling and meaningful, but she's learned how to tame her expectations. More...31 octobre 2018
7 Steps for Discerning Whether to Leave Higher Ed
Beth Godbee gives guidance for how to keep asking what’s next, evolving your career plans and considering options not only inside but also outside higher education. More.../https%3A%2F%2Fprofilepics.canalblog.com%2Fprofilepics%2F1%2F0%2F1076071.jpg)