Career Advice

Even if the expressions of gratitude seem well-intentioned, professors need to turn them down, writes Lionel G. Standing.

Even if you are an academic and aspire to never leave the faculty ranks, you need to learn how to manage programs and projects, writes Nate Kreuter.

Caden Steele explains how he handled the dilemma of whether to leave a doctoral program in which he had invested considerable time, but that he found frustrating and debilitating.

H. William Rice considers why some good candidates don't connect with those interviewing them, and how to improve your chances of impressing the search committee.

Professors looking to work in other countries and regions -- and the college officials who hire them -- must be aware of the visa requirements and other potential legal hurdles, writes Natasha Baker.

Steven J. Corbett and Teagan E. Decker consider the job search process.

Steven J. Corbett and Teagan E. Decker reflect on challenges to confidence (and overcoming them) in graduate school.

Alexander Chirila describes the interview process -- and the due diligence on both sides -- for being hired by the American University of Nigeria, and the rewards of his unusual career path.