Career Advice

Laura N. Schram shares three valuable ways of thinking about how to thrive beyond the Ph.D.

By Laura N. Schram

Black scholars experience an ever-present tension between who we used to be and who we have become, writes Robert L. Reece.

By Robert L. Reece

The first step is to understand why it matters and why you, as a job candidate, are being asked to write one, advises Victoria Reyes.

By Victoria Reyes

Our institutions and higher education in general will suffer if we fail to recognize our common enterprise and transcend our inclination toward autonomy, argues Elizabeth A. Lehfeldt.

By Elizabeth A. Lehfeldt

While a video format -- such as Skype, Zoom, Google Hangouts and the like -- can make the job-interview process convenient for both the candidate and search committee members, candidates should carefully consider certain aspects of it, writes Ramon B. Goings.

By Ramon B. Goings

Katharyn L. Stober describes some helpful resources on your campus that you may be overlooking.

By Katharyn L. Stober

Trenita B. Childers explores how race shapes the narrative about motherhood in the academy.

By Trenita B. Childers

One of the most challenging issues new leaders face when following those who've held the same position for years is dealing with contradictory messages about change, writes Judith S. White.

By Judith S. White