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Also blogging at University Affairs Careers Café- The past and the future in the hiring process January 30, 2012 Jo VanEvery
- Making amends in the new year January 23, 2012 Liz Koblyk
Author Archives: Jo VanEvery
Are you treating your research like a hobby?
Most academics are paid to do research. Research is part of your job description. Research figures prominently in the criteria for hiring, tenure/confirmation, and promotion. This can feel out of sync with the reality of your daily life in the … Continue reading
Posted in Research, Work Habits
Tagged hobby, job, knowledge mobilization, scholarship, teaching, value
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What would make your job better?
I want to plant a seed that can slowly germinate in the back of your mind. What would it mean to you for your job to be “better”? Is there anything you have control over that might make a difference? … Continue reading
Avoiding crisis management and burnout
The intention of my previous post was not to raise your blood pressure. I know that by mid-November you are overwhelmed. You’re right in the thick of teaching. You have mid-term assignments coming in to be marked and returned. You’re … Continue reading
Posted in Work Habits
Tagged appointments, grants, holidays, SSHRC Insight Development Grant
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SSHRC IDG deadline is closer than it appears
February seems ages away. Maybe you are looking at the SSHRC Insight Development Grant and thinking “Hmmm, maybe I should apply.” If that’s the stage you’re at. It’s already too late. If you have been working on it and have … Continue reading
Posted in Funding, My services
Tagged essays, exams, grading, grants, Insight Development Grant, SSHRC
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Actively managing your career
The problems identified around leadership/management seem to be twofold: there are good people who are not moving into those roles/positions there are people in those roles/positions who are not doing the kind of job we’d like them to be The … Continue reading