Career Advice

Robert J. Nash explains why he believes one can still be effective at age 80 as both a teacher and a scholar.

Why shouldn’t our students feel entitled? We've relieved them of responsibility in the classroom, writes Michael Bugeja, who suggests some more effective strategies.

Sue Levine provides a menu of manageable career and professional development activities you can pursue over the next few months.

As faculty are expected to publish more, nonwhite faculty suffer the consequences, argues Zawadi Rucks-Ahidiana.

It's rarely a good idea and can severely damage the institution and create unnecessary turmoil, argues Pat Sanaghan.

Universities must re-evaluate the time-to-degree requirements for many humanities Ph.D. programs, argues Michael Zimm.

Allyson Hoffman advises grad students and faculty members how to respond when students contact them now and throughout the summer with questions and requests.

Mike Firmand describes how such a group can help students feel more in control of their job searches and outlines how to create your own.