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Opinion

There Is No Such Thing as ‘Alternative’ Careers for Ph.D.s

It’s time we free ourselves of the false binary of academic and nonacademic careers post-Ph.D., writes Briana Konnick.

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Opinion

The Service Decision Tree

Ryan Michael Murphy explains how creating a system for evaluating service opportunities helped him stop overcommitting.

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Opinion

Interim Dean: An Unexpected Journey

Richard Utz offers tips on how to be interim and still make an impact.

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Opinion

Leading From an Office of One

Mabel Perez-Oquendo outlines a strategic approach to maximizing the impact of a one-person office.

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Opinion

Rethinking Academic Publication for Lecturers

Self-published pedagogical aids can provide an intellectual outlet for lecturers, one that aligns well with their teaching-focused employment objectives, Andrew Fogleman writes.

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Opinion

Being Chair at a Time of Existential Challenge

Midlevel leaders play a vital role in moments of chaos and crisis, Duane Coltharp and Lisa Jasinski write.

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Opinion

Why Write About Our Work?

Katie Homar reflects on the value of writing about graduate and postdoc career and professional development.

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Opinion

Teaching About Class in a Post-DEI Era

A simple sticky note activity can jump-start classroom conversations about a difficult topic, Sothy Eng writes.