~~~~This post was an invited Guest Post on the former blog Worst Professor Ever. (originally published July 2011). Worst Professor Ever was the brainchild of Amanda N. Krauss. She left a tenure-track position to have a life. ~~~~ This past … [Read more...] about Death of a Soul (on Campus)
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Leaving for the Month of July, Back August 1
Dear readers and clients, As I've mentioned repeatedly on FB, Twitter, and the newsletter, I'm leaving for the month of July for Italy for a family vacation. I will be entirely incommunicado during that time. I will be here: If you have … [Read more...] about Leaving for the Month of July, Back August 1
Should I Send Out a Book Proposal Before the Manuscript is Completely Finished?
This is a Q and A that arose on the blog this week, following the blog post, How To Write a Book Proposal. I've been asked this question many times. This is my answer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Q: Karen, can I ask you to … [Read more...] about Should I Send Out a Book Proposal Before the Manuscript is Completely Finished?
Should I Go To Graduate Student Conferences?
Today’s post is a Special Request post for Andy, and many other readers, who have asked, “Should I go to a graduate student conference?” The answer is, yes, once. And after that, no. The lines that “count” on your cv for tenure track jobs are … [Read more...] about Should I Go To Graduate Student Conferences?
Ph.D. Poverty–Guest Post IV
Following up on the article From Graduate School to Welfare in the Chronicle of Higher Education, I am featuring stories of Ph.D. poverty here on the blog, contributed by readers. I will post them on Thursdays over the next month or so. I believe … [Read more...] about Ph.D. Poverty–Guest Post IV
Introducing Webinar: “What You Need To Know Now About the Tenure Track Job Market”
This month I'm launching into a new platform--the webinar. June 26 and 27 I will be offering an inaugural 90 minute webinar, titled "What You Need to Know Now About the Tenure Track Job Market." In this webinar, I walk you through the conditions of … [Read more...] about Introducing Webinar: “What You Need To Know Now About the Tenure Track Job Market”
Desperation, Addiction, and Your CV
It's not often that I'm rocked back on my heels by any piece of writing that I see in the Chronicle of Higher Education, but this piece, "Not Quite Bulletproof" is one of those times. It starts out as a meditation on academic credentialism, and … [Read more...] about Desperation, Addiction, and Your CV
How Do You Make a “Short” CV?
Today’s post is a simple one, responding to many queries: How do you make a “short CV”? A short, or two-page, CV is often required for grant applications and the like. The point here is to sketch the main highlights of your record without … [Read more...] about How Do You Make a “Short” CV?
Ph.D. Poverty–Guest Post III
Following up on the article From Graduate School to Welfare in the Chronicle of Higher Education, I am featuring stories of Ph.D. poverty here on the blog, contributed by readers. I believe that one of the most important tasks before us is to … [Read more...] about Ph.D. Poverty–Guest Post III
Don’t Get Your Career at Costco
From a reader, on Facebook: "Thank you for the post on The Five Year Plan. "After reading it, I realized that during my years as a tenure-track assistant professor, I went about publishing and doing research, the way I do the grocery shopping: … [Read more...] about Don’t Get Your Career at Costco