Advancing in the Faculty

To earn the ultimate academic job security, think about your profession's standards, and don't think too big, writes Steve Saideman.

Bill Wolff explains why he put all of his documents online for all to see, and why other faculty members should too.

R. Mark Leckie and Kristen St. John review the elements of the personal statement key to your promotion bid.

Tempted as new faculty members may be to focus on research and teaching, they should remember that academic careers are about relationships, John Frazee writes.

Robert Hamill studied the outcomes for professors who've challenged their tenure denials -- and uses his findings to offer advice to instructors and institutions.

Leslie M. Phinney discusses tenure and what should you know about the tenure process when starting an academic career.