Seeking a Faculty Job

Just Say No to Teaching Demos

Aditya Simha — Wed, 02/26/2025 - 03:00 AM

Aditya Simha argues that teaching demos tell search committees very little about a faculty job candidate.

The Ivy Advantage

Adam Szetela — Fri, 02/07/2025 - 03:00 AM

Adam Szetela asks why Ivy League Ph.D. students like him should have an advantage on the academic job market.

Don’t Let Your Teaching Demo Let You Down

Adam Gifford — Thu, 10/31/2024 - 03:00 AM

Stick to the basics of good pedagogy and you’ll be fine, Adam Gifford writes.

Making Employment Agreements for Success

Peter F. Lake — Wed, 10/02/2024 - 03:00 AM

It’s more important than ever that faculty members be thoughtful about and understand the functions and limits of academic contracts, writes Peter F. Lake.

How to Craft a Teaching Philosophy Statement

Mohammed Albakry — Thu, 02/15/2024 - 03:00 AM

Mohammed Albakry describes four pitfalls to avoid so they don’t mar your statement’s effectiveness and alienate search committee members.

10 Pointers for a Successful Faculty Interview

Claire Williams Bridgwater — Wed, 02/07/2024 - 03:00 AM

Claire Williams Bridgwater offers advice to help you find the right workplace when you are pursuing an entry-level job.

Way Finding

Victoria McGovern — Mon, 04/03/2023 - 10:44 PM

When you look back over your entire career and life, Victoria McGovern asks, who said or did something that helped guide you?

Postdocs Need People, Especially Each Other

Briana Mohan — Sun, 03/26/2023 - 03:00 PM

Strategies for Career Exploration in Uncertain Times

Linda Louie — Sun, 03/19/2023 - 03:00 PM

Can AI Write Your Next Résumé and Cover Letter?

Joseph Barber — Sun, 03/12/2023 - 03:00 PM