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The Longest Job Visit
Jonathan Wynn spent six years as a visiting assistant professor and offers advice (and warnings) to those who might find themselves on a similar path.
How to Keep On Writing
Ulf Kirchdorfer regrets that too many of his academic colleagues don’t write, and offers ideas on how they might.
Welcoming Trans Academics
Lisa Hager offers advice on how to create an inclusive environment for departmental colleagues and conference attendees.
Gadgets on the Road
Eszter Hargittai shares tips on what to take on overseas work trips -- and how to make your tools effective.
Are You a Team Player?
Kerry Ann Rockquemore offers advice on how to handle a criticism that many receive on the road to tenure -- and a perception that needs to be faced promptly.
Developing Your Story
Engage mentors to figure out the best career path, even if that path is outside academe or isn't what a mentor may have initially expected, writes Stephanie K. Eberle.
To MOOC or Not to MOOC?
Venkat Viswanathan was intrigued by the prospect of creating and teaching a massive open online course. As it begins, he offers other instructors his lessons learned -- with encouragement and caution.
My 15 Minutes, One Year Later
A year after Patrick Iber's story of rejection captured so much attention, he offers an update.