By Katherine Dugan, Ph.D. Professor Katherine (Kate) Dugan is our Professor Is In staff specialist on teaching demos. You can work with her individually on all aspects of your teaching demo, from concept to planning to delivery. Just email us at … [Read more...] about The Zoom Teaching Demo: Eight Guideposts
Landing Your Tenure Track Job
When I Say to Memorize, What Do I Mean?
Today I clarify the advice that is floating out there in older webinars and blog posts, to "memorize" your interview answers. Kel told me she's seeing people take that way too literally. In this video I explain what I mean. (And also share some … [Read more...] about When I Say to Memorize, What Do I Mean?
How to Maximize a Visiting Position – WOC Guest Post
I am delighted to offer another guest post in my series of contributed posts by black women and other women of color. These go up on Wednesday. PLEASE submit a post or an idea for a post for consideration! I want to hear from you! Email me … [Read more...] about How to Maximize a Visiting Position – WOC Guest Post
Pearls of Wisdom–The Blog
Love the blog? Then get the book. It also makes a great gift for all the struggling grad students in your life. (For bulk orders for use in classes, seminars, and workshops, please call Crown Publishing /Random House Customer Service at … [Read more...] about Pearls of Wisdom–The Blog
#Dispatches From the Front, What Candidates Are Doing Wrong, Part III of III: “Don’t Forget the Basics”
In our new Dispatches series, we crowdsource responses to questions we see about the academic job market and career. Last week we put out the question: “Search committee members–what mistakes do you see candidates make? What do you wish they … [Read more...] about #Dispatches From the Front, What Candidates Are Doing Wrong, Part III of III: “Don’t Forget the Basics”
#Dispatches From the Front, What Candidates Are Doing Wrong, Part II of III: “We’re Human!”
In our new Dispatches series, we crowdsource responses to questions we see about the academic job market and career. Last week we put out the question: “Search committee members–what mistakes do you see candidates make? What do you wish they … [Read more...] about #Dispatches From the Front, What Candidates Are Doing Wrong, Part II of III: “We’re Human!”
#Dispatches From the Front: What Candidates Are Doing Wrong, Part I of III: “Do Your Homework, Please. PLEASE.”
In our new Dispatches series, we crowdsource responses to questions we see about the academic job market and career. Last week we put out the question: "Search committee members--what mistakes do you see candidates make? What do you wish they … [Read more...] about #Dispatches From the Front: What Candidates Are Doing Wrong, Part I of III: “Do Your Homework, Please. PLEASE.”
Dispatches From the Front: Dealing with a Difficult Dean/Chair
Welcome to our inaugural Dispatches From the Frontlines - our new weekly advice post based on the crowdsourced wisdom of our wonderful readers! Each Monday, we crowdsource a question we get from a reader on Facebook and Twitter with a link to a … [Read more...] about Dispatches From the Front: Dealing with a Difficult Dean/Chair
How to Strategize for the 2020 Job Market
Happy New Year, everyone! It's the start of 2020. And, it's also the midpoint of the academic year. That means.... a lot of people are coming back from winter break facing the stark realization that they didn't get shortlisted for the jobs they … [Read more...] about How to Strategize for the 2020 Job Market
Our New Podcast Is Coming So Soon!
Kel and I had a mini work-retreat this past week, and recorded the trailer and 5 episodes of our new Professor Is In podcast! We're also finalizing music (I love that part! Want to hear a clip? Here's Two Sides, by Martin Klem. Great title, right? … [Read more...] about Our New Podcast Is Coming So Soon!