Seeking a Faculty Job

We carry such beliefs into each search and how we present ourselves as candidates, so it’s vital that grad students and postdocs hold the right ones, writes Vanessa Doriott Anderson.

By Vanessa Doriott Anderson

We can’t understand faculty teaching and student learning without our reciprocal learning as faculty from often informal, even indirect, teaching by our students, writes Harvey J. Graff.

By Harvey J. Graff

More than ever, job candidates want answers to questions they feel uncomfortable asking, and colleges should make it easier for them to get that information, writes Rachel Gabriele.

By Rachel Gabriele

Colleges don’t truly understand the various goals and motivations of such faculty, who’ve played a key role–especially during COVID-19—in helping their institutions, says Rachel Bonaparte.

By Rachel Bonaparte

A common misperception is that you should only pursue them when you are actively seeking a new position or making a career transition, writes Brandy L. Simula.

By Brandy L. Simula

In those final moments, you can make or break your chances of moving forward, advises Ann Amicucci.

By Ann N. Amicucci

It aids in the retention of students and in their overall college experience, but it is difficult and requires some creative thinking, writes Sean Gerrity.

By Sean Gerrity

Allyson Hoffman advises grad students and faculty members how to respond when students contact them now and throughout the summer with questions and requests.

By Allyson Hoffman