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Talking to Civilians

Academics all stand to gain if they become better skilled at talking about their work with non-academics, writes Katrina Gulliver.

Beyond the Tenure Track

A new round of debate over the job market for traditional academic positions illustrates why it's time to recognize the alt-ac community on campuses, write Brenda Bethman and C. Shaun Longstreet.

The Math Doesn’t Work

Most faculty members don't have the hours in a day to do everything they are supposed to do, writes Nate Kreuter.

'Risk' and Reward

Academics who make a career shift to the for-profit sector sometimes face the added challenge of being "tarred" by the move, writes Trenda Boyum-Breen. She and others discuss why it's worth it.

Jobs at Religious Colleges

You may not need to share the faith of the institution, but you need to understand it to figure out if you might be a good fit, writes Melanie Springer Mock.

Pragmatic Advising

The difficult academic job market gives new responsibilities to professors who are asked by undergraduates about pursuing Ph.D.s, writes Martin S. Edwards.

Think Like an Administrator

Monica Jacobe explains the mindset switch that accompanies a move from faculty to administration.

Teaching Writing Is Your Job

Professors need to move past blaming others for the state of writing on campus, writes Nate Kreuter.