5 Things University Professors Don’t Want to Accept

5 Things University Professors Don’t Want to Accept
1. The 60’s ain’t comin’ back – The 1960’s and 70’s were a great time for academia financially. Job growth was enormous, “research” was big business and grants were plentiful. We’re in a slash-n-burn situation, budget cuts mean the milk and honey days are not returning. Time to [...]

My New Cover Letter: Taking a new tactic in the application process

Abstract: In this blog entry I attempt a new approach to the job search.
Dear (insert job title) Search Committee:
I meet all the requirements for this job. In fact, I have more education than is needed. I have all the software skills, all the experience working students. I meet ALL the requirements. But you never call [...]

The Bodhisattva of LSD: Part I

The Bodhisattva of LSD: Part I
Abstract: In this article, the topic of LSD, Buddhist enlightenment, and the American fruit-picking industry are discussed vis-à-vis attention to social dynamics of graduate teaching assistants and supervising professors. Special attention is paid to acid-flash backs as well as the contingent nature of “truth” claims.
I’m sitting so close to him [...]