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April 25, 2024

Career Advice 20240425

By  Sarah Bray

Career Advice

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The Art of Recommendation Letters

Karla Erickson describes how to write about others in ways that honor their significance without being engulfed by the increasing demands.

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Biden Administration Finalizes Overtime Rule

The updated regulation will require colleges and universities across the country to either raise staff salaries to $58,656 or grant them overtime pay by Jan. 1, 2025.

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

The University of Scranton

The University of Scranton seeks a highly collaborative, innovative, and experienced academic leader to serve as its next Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. This chief academic officer will report directly to the president and be part of the president's cabinet, playing a key role in guiding the institution's strategic direction aligned with its Catholic and Jesuit mission and values. Read more »

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Dealing With Financial Challenges: A Provost’s Perspective

After more than two decades on the job, Jim Hunt offers his thoughts on those challenges and suggests questions other provosts should consider.

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Helping Faculty Members Cultivate Joy in Writing

Academics internalize that we must “publish or perish,” but that message creates fear, loathing and pressure, write Deborah J. Cohan and Barbara J. Risman.

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Content sponsored and provided by Library of Congress

Early career scholars—apply today for opportunities with the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress. Fellowship benefits include a monthly stipend, desk space, book delivery, and special collections access. Apply by September 15.

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No Limits: Failing and Winning Like Michael Phelps

Adriana Bankston provides advice for how to turn setbacks into opportunities and other guidelines for approaching your career like a champion.

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Why I’m a Convert to Diversity Statements

Diversity statements proved surprisingly helpful to our red-state university search committee, Suzanne Penuel writes.

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