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Ask the Expert: Am I a Poor Cultural Fit for Academia?
Have you struggled to fit in when you landed a job on a college campus? In this Ask the Expert episode, Matt Trainum, vice president with the Council of Independent Co...
E60: Encouraging Women to Explore a Career in Facilities Management
How do you define facilities management at a university or college? Winnie Kwofie, who has overseen facilities management teams in public and private higher education ...
Ask the Expert: What Jobs Should a 'Seasoned' Employee Apply For In Higher Education?
In this episode, Matt Trainum with the Council of Independent Colleges responds to a question from a "seasoned" employee in their 50s. Our listener said they would lik...
E59: RJ Jenkins on Imposter Feelings, a Sign You're Doing Something Right
What if feeling like an imposter was not a negative thing? In this episode, RJ Jenkins, director of education at the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition ...
E58: Navigating Personal Challenges While Staying Engaged at Work
How do you manage working while experiencing hard times in life?In this episode, the HigherEdJobs editorial team talks with hosts Andy Hibel and Kelly Cherwin about ma...
Ask the Expert: How Do I Translate Higher Ed Skills to Land a Job in Another Industry?
Matt Trainum offers his advice on how to translate the skills you've acquired in higher education into a job in a new realm. At the highest level, you have to believe ...
Ask the Expert: What Doctoral Degree Should I Pursue to Advance my Career?
Did you know that in some fields of study, as many as 70% of doctoral students don't finish the program?In this Ask the Expert episode, Chris Lee discusses the complex...
E57: Helping Students Reach Their Highest Potential Through Well-Being Programs
How do you define well-being? Amy Hoch, a psychologist and associate director of the Wellness Center at Rowan University, said that well-being is how people create a l...
Ask the Expert: How Long Should I Wait Before Resubmitting an Application?
In this Ask the Expert episode, Chris Lee discusses open-ended applicant pools. These positions may be listed as "open until filled" or they could be pooled positions ...
E56: Tips for New Job Seekers in Higher Education
Want the perfect checklist to prepare for your next interview? HR expert Kathleen Hermacinski shares tips and advice on the job search process, including in-person int...
Ask the Expert: How Long Should I Stay in a Leadership Position if I Can Make a Lateral Move?
In this Ask the Expert episode, Chris Lee responds to a question about the length of time you should stay in a leadership role if an opportunity to make a lateral move...
E55: Rewarding Institutions for Transformative Work to Support Contingent Faculty - Part 2
What can part-time or contingent faculty do to improve their work conditions? In this second part of our interview with Adrianna Kezar, she said that it comes down to ...
E54: Rewarding Institutions for Transformative Work to Support Contingent Faculty
Did you know that 70% of faculty at colleges and universities in the U.S. are contingent or part-time? In this episode, Andy Hibel and Kelly Cherwin talk with Adrianna...
The Playlist: Feelin’ Groovy
Listen to the songs podcast guests Rick Clark and Brennan Barnard have added to the HigherEdJobs Playlist for your higher ed job search. Their choices include tunes by...
Ask the Expert: How Many Adjunct Titles Can I Hold with Different Institutions?
In this Ask the Expert episode, Matt Trainum answers a question about the number of adjunct titles an instructor can hold with multiple institutions. First, consider y...
E53: Building Campus Resources for Neurodivergent Students and Staff
In this episode Kelly and Andy welcome Judy Reilly, director of the Center for Neurodiversity and Employment Innovation at University of Connecticut. Reilly discusses ...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Communicate that I am Experiencing Burnout to my Supervisor?
In this Ask the Expert episode, expert Matt Trainum addresses burnout and advises to start by pinning down what it is that is burning you out. Listen in to hear Matt's...
E52: Why 'Rugged Flexibility' is Important in Your Career
In this episode Justin Zackal talks about the phrase 'rugged flexibility' and how it applies to our ever-changing careers in higher education. Justin also shares what ...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Advocate for Professional Development Funding?
In this Ask the Expert episode, expert Matt Trainum answers a question about requesting funding for conferences and professional development. It is no surprise that th...
E51: Advancing Institutional Commitment for the Military-Connected Community -- Q&A
In this final segment from the 2024 NASPA Symposium on Military-Connected Students in Louisville, Kentucky, the panelists answer questions from the audience. Audience ...
Ask the Expert: Should I Allow a Prospective Employer to Contact my Current One?
In this Ask the Expert episode, the podcast crew discusses a question from a listener about how to handle references in a job search. Dr. Chris Lee advises that you ne...
E50: Advancing Institutional Commitment for the Military-Connected Community -- Part II
In Part II, 5 staff and faculty members from the University of Louisville (UofL) continue sharing their expertise in student success, program development, leadership, ...
E49: Addressing the Costs of Higher Education
In this episode Kelly and Andy continue their conversation with Richard Clark and Brennan Barnard about college admissions and what those working outside of the field ...
E48: Advancing Institutional Commitment for the Military-Connected Community -- Part I
In this episode, 5 staff and faculty members from the University of Louisville (UofL) share their expertise in student success, program development, leadership, and fu...
E47: What Everyone Needs to Know About College Admissions
In this episode Kelly and Andy speak to Richard Clark and Brennan Barnard about college admissions and what those working outside of the field can catch up on. Clark a...
Ask the Expert: What Is the Search Committee Looking for in a Teaching Statement?
In this Ask the Expert episode, expert Dr. Chris Lee answers a question about teaching statements and advice for structuring your next or current teaching statement. H...
E46: A Career in Strategic Planning - Are You a Good Fit?
Ever wonder what a career in strategic planning in higher education looks like? Are you interested in a career that is "creative," "collaborative," and "organized"? Do...
Ask the Expert: I Am Securing Interviews, But Not Securing the Jobs
In this Ask the Expert episode Dr. Chris Lee answers a question for a listener that has been landing interviews but not landing the job. Dr. Lee shares that in today's...
E45: Returning to the Faculty After Leadership
The cyclical process of senior academic leaders rising from the faculty ranks, only to return years or decades later, remains one of higher education’s most distinctiv...
E44: End of the Year Higher Ed Reflections - Part 2
In this episode, the entire HigherEdJobs editorial team is together to share their favorite articles of the year. Kelly and Leah discuss Take Your Heart Off Your Sleev...