Effective Research Collaboration
Hey there, researchers! Today, I want to dive into research collaboration. Collaborative research can help you get started, keep you inspired to get started, and help you publish more scholarly work. It’s an important way that I’ve built my research career. Every time I start to work with new collaborators I’ve got to take a […]
Types of Editors and When Faculty Need Them: A Guide
Editor is a funny word. Until I was looking for an editor for my dissertation, I didn’t realize how many different types of editors there are. Below I’ll describe what each type of editor does and how they support academics throughout their careers. Some faculty may not realize that many of their colleagues hire various […]
The Power of Protected Time: How Faculty Writing Retreats Unlock Productivity
Discover how dedicated faculty writing retreats help faculty overcome common writing barriers and reconnect with their research passion. Why Finding Time for Deep Academic Writing Feels Impossible As academics, we all know the struggle. Your research and writing projects perpetually sit on the back burner while teaching responsibilities, committee work, and administrative tasks consume your […]
The Essential Elements of Compelling Faculty Evaluation Materials
When I talk with faculty who are preparing their tenure, promotion, or reappointment materials, I often hear the same concern: “I’ve done so much since I started this position. How do I decide what’s most important to include?” This question reveals one of the biggest challenges in preparing evaluation materials – not a lack of […]
Support your Tenure with Selective Faculty Service
If you’re a full-time faculty member, it’s likely that the demands for your service far exceed your capacity. The specific expectations for service vary based on the type of institution, and the specific faculty position. It’s important to focus on selective service where your strengths can shine in a personal mission aligned goal. Service does […]
Teaching Time Blocks for Faculty
Learn how to create a sustainable semester schedule through strategic time blocking. See how one faculty member allocates time for teaching, scholarship, and service while maintaining work-life balance.