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What I Wish I Had Known
Kirstie Ramsey reflects on what would have been good knowledge when she was starting on the tenure track.
Getting a Life in the Humanities
Greg Colón Semenza and Garrett A. Sullivan Jr. share some of the reflections in their new book about careers in academe -- notwithstanding all the negative stories.
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.
Failing Fast? Fail Better!
To win tenure, you should constantly write and constantly seek feedback, without worrying too much if some of the feedback is negative, write Kenneth Womack and Nichola D. Gutgold.
Sending the Wrong Messages
College send subtle and not-so-subtle messages to new faculty hires, and frequently these early lessons hurt morale and the sense of community, writes Becky Wai-Ling Packard.
Learning to Say No
Ellen Mayock reviews how to set priorities, and how that should lead you to reject most -- but not all -- service requests.
Why You (Yes, You!) Should Write Book Reviews
Casey Brienza says that promoting scholarship and the common good of academe is a value that deserves support -- and that this work can also help individual careers.
Why Academics Feel Overworked
Philip Guo says that the nature of academic work is different from other models, and requires new professors to learn to say no.