Career Advice

Sometimes, in spite of trying to be helpful, spouses can hurt a job candidate's chances, writes Jean Dowdall.

David Domke suggests a way for graduate students and others to think about balancing the demands of teaching, research and life.

After being promoted, a reader experiences being turned on by a colleague. C.K. Gunsalus considers the options.

In 1978, I got my first teaching job — at a public high school. At the conclusion of the interview...

A colleague's tragically early death prompts Teresa Mangum to consider the qualities those starting their careers need -- especially in such difficult times.

Trustees and those they select to lead campuses need to share more information for both groups to perform effectively, writes Susan Resneck Pierce.

New graduate students need to ask the right questions to pick the best place to work and launch their careers, writes Tom Daniel.

Jean Dowdall explores how the downturn is likely to affect colleges looking to hire senior administrators, and their potential candidates.