Online professor jobs provide flexibility and freedom. But how do you get one, and what are they like? In this article, I provide a complete list of the best places to look for online professor jobs, plus a list of 25 universities hiring online faculty now. I also discuss the Read more…
How long does it take to get tenure? Traditionally, this question is answered something like, “You must get tenure by your seventh year.” Most people go up for tenure in their 6th year so that tenure can be granted for their 7th year. While this is normal, there are other Read more…
For many years there have been two different paths in the full-time academic teaching world. Some have called them tenure track and non-tenure track while others may refer to them as tenure track and instructors. In this article, I’ll give you an idea of the differences between tenure track vs Read more…
Half of the people who enter a PhD program do not finish. You want to be part of the other half. The phase where most people stop their quest for a PhD is when they start to write their dissertation. This is where the journey can become lonely. Gone are Read more…
When you are in graduate school you will most likely see at least one faculty member scrambling to put together their tenure file. This file is often very similar to a promotion file, but the tenure decision can be even more important. In many cases, it can mean lifetime employment. Read more…
What to do after finishing your PhD is a surprisingly common challenge for students who have recently graduated. So if you’re asking this question, you’re not alone. After years of hard work and passing on enjoyable opportunities to get your writing done, you have finished your dissertation. This is quite Read more…
Why get a PhD? There are many reasons to get a PhD; some personal, some professional. We are all driven by our own unique needs and desires, and each of us will have different reasons for wanting to pursue a scholarly path. However, considering the cost of a PhD and Read more…
Many people have dreams of getting a PhD and returning to the classroom to guide young students. Others want to complete a doctorate to embark on a career of cutting-edge research. These are admirable reasons to embark on the road towards getting a PhD. However, it’s important to consider the Read more…
Congratulations, you’ve landed a new job as a professor. You have made it through the interviews and reviews of your materials–way to go! Maybe it’s your very first professorial job,
“How do I choose a dissertation topic?” is a question most PhD students have fretted about. I’m glad you’re thinking about it, because your dissertation topic is an important decision. You will be in an intimate relationship with the topic you choose for at least a year, maybe longer. In Read more…