Tag Archives: academic labour market

Academia is not a world apart

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Jo VanEvery

Most of the time when I sit down to write posts, I have a particular audience in mind. Most of my clients are tenured or tenure-track academics in the social sciences and humanities, or the equivalent. Sometimes I have specific … Continue reading →

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Post-PhD precarity

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Jo VanEvery

We know that to get an academic position you need to publish from your dissertation. It would be helpful to at least have a good idea of where your research program is going to go next. If you can get … Continue reading →

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Job hunting in times of change

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Jo VanEvery

The Conscious Careers course gives you tools and a structure for making decisions about jobs even in difficult times. We help you determine what you have to offer and figure out what your real options are. Learn more and register … Continue reading →

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Is this you?

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Jo VanEvery

Are you unhappy with what you are doing but not sure what options you have? Approaching the end of your PhD and freaked out about the state of the academic labour market? Contemplating going on to a PhD but a … Continue reading →

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What if teaching really is your thing?

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Jo VanEvery

As I’ve said before, not all academic jobs are the same. Some people really value teaching. They do it well. They figure out how to do it better. Seeing students get it is what motivates them. They are, as Chris … Continue reading →

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