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
The Campus Visit
Visiting Campus during COVID as a Black Woman – #BLM Guest Post
We continue to solicit guests posts by Black scholars and other BIPOC scholars. We pay $150 for accepted posts. Today's post is by Piper Kendrix Williams, PhD, Associate Professor of African American Studies and English, The College of New Jersey. … [Read more...] about Visiting Campus during COVID as a Black Woman – #BLM Guest Post
#Dispatches From the Front: Even More Advice on Managing Zoom Campus Visits
In our Dispatches series, we crowdsource responses to questions we see about the academic job market and career. Continuing from previous weeks, the question continues: “Help, my campus visit has switched suddenly online. Advice needed: either … [Read more...] about #Dispatches From the Front: Even More Advice on Managing Zoom Campus Visits
#Dispatches Special Contribution: Advice From a Dean and Expert in Media and Performance
In our Dispatches series, we crowdsource responses to questions we see about the academic job market and career. This week, the question continues: How do I manage my new 100% online professional life? We continue weekly Dispatches From the … [Read more...] about #Dispatches Special Contribution: Advice From a Dean and Expert in Media and Performance
#Dispatches: Help, My Campus Visit has Gone Online! 2/2
In our Dispatches series, we crowdsource responses to questions we see about the academic job market and career. Continuing from last week, the question is: “Help, my campus visit has switched suddenly online. Advice needed: either from … [Read more...] about #Dispatches: Help, My Campus Visit has Gone Online! 2/2
#Dispatches: Help, My Campus Visit has Gone Online! 1/2
In our Dispatches series, we crowdsource responses to questions we see about the academic job market and career. This week, the question is: “Help, my campus visit has switched suddenly online. Advice needed: either from candidates who have … [Read more...] about #Dispatches: Help, My Campus Visit has Gone Online! 1/2
#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!”
A Personal Note From Karen
I want to offer a personal note. I've had an extraordinarily difficult year. My teenage son has struggled with mental health challenges that have required constant attention as well as constant travel, along with a profound reevaluation of my family … [Read more...] about A Personal Note From Karen
Effective Slides for Your Job Talk and Beyond: 9 Myths To Stop Believing – Guest Post
By Echo Rivera, PhD Independent Research and Evaluation Consultant Owner, Creative Research Communications, LLC Hi! I’m Dr. Echo Rivera. My passion is helping researchers, academics, scientists, and evaluators become effective visual … [Read more...] about Effective Slides for Your Job Talk and Beyond: 9 Myths To Stop Believing – Guest Post
Yes This Post Is About Long-Wear Lipcolor
Readers of my book and blog know that I love skin care and makeup and put a lot of thought into it. I haven't blogged about it recently, but it's still a major interest. I am a femme dyke, after all. I don't think academics or job seekers have to … [Read more...] about Yes This Post Is About Long-Wear Lipcolor