Filter & Sort
The Flawed Middle
The procedures of most search committees make sense at the beginning and end of the process, writes Adam Kotsko, but not in between.
Resetting Priorities
Beyond looking for jobs, writes Monica F. Jacobe, new Ph.D.s need to ask themselves tough questions about what really matters.
Analyzing a Reprimand
An employee thinks he did the right thing to protect campus safety, but his superiors disagree. C.K. Gunsalus weighs the arguments.
What to Tell Your Grad Students
Faculty members need to learn about non-academic careers and talk up those options, writes Christine Kelly.
Prepping for the Campus Visit
Alain-Philippe Durand describes how to improve your odds of going from finalist to the one who receives the offer.
Our Failure of Imagination
Andrew Taggart continues his consideration of the life of the mind, outside the university.
Being COMPetitive
Randall McClure considers how literature scholars facing a terrible job market can become good candidates for writing positions.
Feuds With a History
A new manager comes into a department with warring parties. C.K. Gunsalus advises sticking to formal procedures and forgetting informal peace-making.