First Person
Neither a Trap Nor a Lie
An English professor defends the "life of the mind" despite its economic risks.
On Hiring
- Some Questions About the Current Market
- The Best Rejection
- Hiring and Firing Bytes
- Faculty Members as Student Recruiters
- Recent Searches
Peer Review
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Conservation Professor Applies His Science to National Parks
Gary Machlis, of the University of Idaho, is the first full-time science adviser to the director of the National Park Service.
- Work in Iraq Puts Engineering Professor on the Fast Track
- In a War-Torn Land, a President Works to Make His University an Oasis
In the Forums
Bad Fit? What to Do?
A tenured professor seeks advice on how to cope with an institutional culture that's a less-than-ideal fit.
Getting the Bad News
Academics debate whether it's better to be rejected by phone or via a letter.
Dear Academe ...
A tenure-track professor writes a break-up letter to academe.
Bully in My Classroom
Have you ever felt bullied, threatened, or harassed by a student?
Exhausted Mom on the Tenure Track
An academic mom, who is juggling the demands of a 6-month-old and a tenure-track job, turns to the forums for advice and moral support.
Elsewhere in The Chronicle
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Jury Finds Iowa State Professor Filed False Bias Complaints in Pursuit of Tenure
The jury concluded that Daniel Krier made untrue allegations of gender discrimination against two colleagues who were critical of his academic work.
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One-Third of Faculty Members See Dip in Their Salaries
In addition, about 20 percent received no raise in 2009-10, says a national report released today.
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Virginia Attorney General Tells Public Colleges to Drop Gay-Rights Protections
A letter from Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II says the colleges cannot ban discrimination based on "sexual orientation" without authorization from the legislature.
Latest Articles
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A Technophobe's Guide to Managing Online Courses
Can someone who has never taught online -- and doesn't want to -- really supervise those who do?
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Tenured Professors and Passionate Learning
How can faculty members reignite their scholarly passion in the face of heavy teaching and service loads?
- Choosing a Development Career
- Whose Job Is It, Anyway?
- The Art of Meeting
- At Your Service
- Giving Birth to 2 Babies
- Tell Tchaikovsky the News
- My Enemy Wants to Be My Facebook Friend
- An Administrator's March Madness
- Academic Bait-and-Switch, Part 6
- The End of Snow Days
- Holding Ourselves Accountable
- Combating Myths About Distance Education
- Teaching Statements Are Bunk
More Advice
From the Archives
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Adjusting to Corporate Culture
It's easier for engineering Ph.D.'s to land that first nonacademic job than for humanists, but they face the same challenges in the workplace.
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Do You Really Not Have the Time?
Our students aren't the only ones who could benefit from some time-management skills.
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Deal or No Deal?
How the search for a college president is exactly like a game show.
First Time on the Market?
Going on the academic job market for the first time? Here are some things you should know.
The CV Doctor
Our experts offer advice on preparing both strong academic CV's and résumés for nonacademic jobs.
