I've been doing loads of Interview Interventions these days (there are still some open searches going on!) and over the past few weeks I've come upon an insight that I really want to share. While I've been coaching PhDs for academic interviews for 15 … [Read more...] about Goldilocks and the Three Interviewees
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Breaking the Mold: Navigating New Academic Paths Through Alt-Ac Careers – a Guest Post
Dr. Mary Anne Gonzales is an Academic Development and Retention Specialist and an independent historian at the University of Waterloo. Her role comprises of curriculum design, teaching, and resource development. As an independent historian, she … [Read more...] about Breaking the Mold: Navigating New Academic Paths Through Alt-Ac Careers – a Guest Post
Thriving in Uncertainty: Why Academia Needs Entrepreneurial Thinkers – A Guest Post by Dr. Ilana Horwitz
By Ilana M. Horwitz Ilana M. Horwitz is an Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies and Sociology, and the Fields-Rayant Chair of Contemporary Jewish Life at Tulane University. She holds a PhD in Sociology of Education from Stanford University. She … [Read more...] about Thriving in Uncertainty: Why Academia Needs Entrepreneurial Thinkers – A Guest Post by Dr. Ilana Horwitz
When Knowledge Is a Life Story, Not a Dataset – A Guest Post
By Dr. Jen Sidorova I am an Indigenous Sakha researcher from Yakutsk, Siberia, Russia with over 10 years of experience. I graduated with a PhD in Political Science from the University of Calgary in 2020. Although I come from academia, I believe in … [Read more...] about When Knowledge Is a Life Story, Not a Dataset – A Guest Post
When Being an Oncology Nurse is Less Stressful Than Being a Professor – a Guest Post
By Dr. Esperanca Camara Esperança Camara is a first generation American. She received her B.A. in Art History from Reed College and her M.A. and Ph.D., also in Art History, from Johns Hopkins University. From 2003-2020, she taught Art History at … [Read more...] about When Being an Oncology Nurse is Less Stressful Than Being a Professor – a Guest Post
The Curse of the Interdisciplinary PhD Redux
How to strategically prepare for the job market if your PhD is from an interdisciplinary program Answering the reader question: "I always hear that departments want interdisciplinary scholars, but I have an interdisciplinary PhD and I can't make … [Read more...] about The Curse of the Interdisciplinary PhD Redux
But I Ticked All the Boxes! Understanding How Job Searches Work
As research for my Professor Is In book update (due out in 2026!), I have been perusing academic Reddit. No, before you freak out, it's actually mostly a great, and very positive place for advice, information, and commiseration! I encourage you to … [Read more...] about But I Ticked All the Boxes! Understanding How Job Searches Work
Black* Students’ Labor as “Race Experts” in the Classroom – Guest Post
By Bedelia Richards Bio: Bedelia Nicola Richards, PhD is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Richmond. Her scholarship is motivated by the desire to transform higher education … [Read more...] about Black* Students’ Labor as “Race Experts” in the Classroom – Guest Post
Why I Left Academia: Mental Health, Identity Loss, and Reinvention – Guest Post by Dr. Ashley Ruba
Bio: Dr. Ashley Ruba is a queer, first-generation college student, neurodivergent entrepreneur, and founder of After Academia, a professional development program designed to help graduate students, post-docs, and professors find … [Read more...] about Why I Left Academia: Mental Health, Identity Loss, and Reinvention – Guest Post by Dr. Ashley Ruba
How White People Weaponize “Expertise” in Conversations about Race(ism) – Guest Post
By Dr. Bedelia Richards Bio: Bedelia Nicola Richards, PhD is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Richmond. Her scholarship is motivated by the desire to transform higher … [Read more...] about How White People Weaponize “Expertise” in Conversations about Race(ism) – Guest Post