Advancing in the Faculty

Even after gaining tenure, Jennifer Lundquist and Joya Misra warn, you may well face a relentless and often invisible set of career demands that can confuse and frustrate family members.

Women in academe continue to face far more challenges than men do, writes Renate Ysseldyk.

Sonja K. Foss and William Waters provide guidance on how to create the best relationship with your dissertation adviser.

Candidates for tenure should not count on their departments or colleagues to clearly lay out what's expected of them, Rena Seltzer writes.

Christopher Garland found unexpected challenges and rewards in his new faculty job, and he shares some lessons for others seeking that holy grail.

Christopher Schaberg and Mark Yakich offer advice for those starting off their careers, or just another academic year.

Job candidates have access to more information than ever about the search process, but departments and their faculties must not leave grad students to the vagaries of Internet advice, Marietta Morrissey argues.

Michael S. Harris offers advice on how to handle a key part of the publishing process.