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Dr. Nurse
What prompts an English Ph.D. with tenure to move into nursing? Sean P. Murphy explains.
Rejections
Terry McGlynn reflects on turning down those who applied for two openings in searches he led, and those who didn't apply to a teaching-oriented institution.
Consider Kinder Evaluations
Too often, employee evaluations coddle or reflect grudges; done well, they should activate potential and reduce deficits, writes Maria Shine Stewart.
The 2-Year Dissertation
To finish your Ph.D. in a reasonable time frame, you need the right dissertation plan, writes Arika Easley-Houser.
An Anti-Conference (Interview) Manifesto
The arguments in favor of the time-honored ritual don't apply in an era of tight job markets and tight budgets for job-seekers, writes Patrick Iber.
The Rogue Scholar Strikes a Balance
Brandy Schillace explains how she managed to develop her alt-ac career without losing her sanity.
Spousal Hire Realities
The author never thought much about her career being connected to her partner's until it was -- and she writes about the numerous challenges of the situation.
Making a Home
Nate Kreuter considers the financial and non-financial issues of buying a house -- and putting down roots in a community.