Career Advice
Your research is important and deserves as much attention as possible. But if no one can understand what you’re talking about, what’s the point? University Affairs magazine and Informed Opinions have teamed up to bring you a video series on how to communicate your research to a wide audience. Hosted by Shari Graydon, it will […]
Setting the right tone and putting faculty first are key.
Newcomers to the academy do not necessarily or immediately find its rules easy to grasp.
Four steps to selling yourself to a non-academic employer.
Student evaluations are important.
There are more opportunities than ever for academics to gain attention for their research.
Good students are hard to find.
“The thesis can address small gaps within saturated research areas.”
One academic’s experience running a campaign and joining a university council.
Yes, the stress of work can be immense, but I’ve developed a few simple tricks to keep it under control.
Grad school is a good time to start exploring a career path in publishing.
Many professors are introverts, but teaching conferences don’t seem to recognize that fact.
Instant feedback is extremely valuable to a teacher, especially in larger classes. Classroom response systems or clickers help make this possible.
“Many international students genuinely need to reflect for a short period before answering a question.”
A master’s degree was always on my to-do list. Now, here I am.
Advice to help make sure you keep a good work-life balance.
Writing articles helps improve your writing style, teaches how to become an effective peer reviewer and builds leadership skills.
They are often hidden in plain sight.
This is a legitimate career option.
Building an online space to highlight your academic work will help you come job search time.