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One-Sentence Mentoring
Advice can be pithy. Kevin Brown offers guidance for new faculty members trying to make their way in higher education.
Fit for Germany?
Expats from the country or Americans seeking jobs there are in for some surprises when applying for faculty posts, writes Richard Utz.
Doing Research at a Teaching-Focused College
It's hard -- but possible -- to find time and inspiration for good scholarship even when you teach four courses a term, writes Hollis Phelps.
Prepare for the Unexpected
Rashawn Ray describes how to survive your first year on the tenure track.
'Show Them Who You Are'
Hester Blum writes about what she learned from her father, who recruited talent in non-academic fields.
What Might Deans Do?
This key job requires clear focus and a willingness to take on tough issues, writes Martin H. Krieger.
Lessons for Aspiring Administrators
Having shadowed numerous college presidents and other senior officials, Michael J. Zeig offers advice for up-and-comers on key traits of effective leaders.
Time on Campus
New professors need to learn how much they will be expected to be visibly in offices (or labs), and the unofficial answers may be as important as anything in the handbook, writes Nate Kreuter.