Learning the Lingo, Part 3

Newcomers to the academic job market can be confused by the jargon. Here's the third part of our glossary of common terms.

Do Not Disturb

What good is it to have a star scholar as your mentor if he doesn't have any time for you?

Self-Destructive Tendencies, Part 2

Candidates endure a lot in academe for administrative jobs that they only think they may want.

Runner-Up

Given the choice, a finalist who repeatedly came in second would rather know that upfront than be kept in the dark.

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Faculty | Administrative

Presidential pay:
Private | Public

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Career resources:
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