Career Advice

Michael G. Strawser offers advice for how academic administrators can help faculty respond to increased teaching, research and service expectations while dealing with a global virus.

By Michael G. Strawser

As we approach a new faculty hiring season this fall, given the uncertainty of how many positions will be available, you need to be proactive, advises Chris Smith.

By Chris Smith

We call on ourselves as scholars to engage a wider audience in our work, but we must acknowledge the risks and consequences some of us face for doing so, write Laurie Cooper Stoll and Darci L. Thoune.

By Sarah Bray et al.

Roger H. Martin gives comfort to those who were in the process of writing a book or long article about higher education but must now reconsider almost everything in it.

By Roger H. Martin

The pandemic has offered a perfect, organic opportunity to give students the time and purpose to reflect on and appreciate the history they’re living, writes Marc Muneal.

By Marc Muneal

Given that academe promises to have more limited opportunities in the coming months, Robert Alford suggests ways advisers can help Ph.D.s pursue a variety of professions beyond it.

By Robert Alford

Keisha N. Blain shares some tips, strategies and resources to help midcareer scholars overcome barriers to promotion.

By Keisha N. Blain

Rob Kramer offers some tactics for leading your team, department, school or university through this trying time.

By Rob Kramer