Failing Upwards

professors

  • Keep Dreaming Amy

    For context, here is the link to video I am discussing: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vHLof10P3MM I am not typically the reactionary type, but I was mildly scratching my head on what to write when I came across this little snippet. In case you… Continue reading

    Keep Dreaming Amy

  • My Beef with Academic Conferences

    I distinctly remember my graduate school mentors advising me to attend conferences to bolster my marketability. Naturally, when a mentor tells you that attending these academic events is essential, you follow orders and try to show up for as many… Continue reading

    My Beef with Academic Conferences

  • Reflections

    I was lying on a bed waiting to undergo a minor outpatient surgery when a nurse walked into my private space to verify my information, including my name, date of birth, and profession. After they rattled off all of these… Continue reading

    Reflections

  • Whales in a Mud Puddle

    In my decade of working at SLACs, I reached a conclusion about faculty that saddens me. It stings a little more because I am guilty of it myself. However, I am at least aware that I have a problem. I… Continue reading

    Whales in a Mud Puddle

  • Squatter’s Rights

    As of now, I am sitting in what I would assume is no longer my office. The school held the graduation ceremony a while ago, and no one has approached me about my keys yet. I am not complaining about… Continue reading

    Squatter’s Rights

  • My Farewell Letter to the Campus

    This is a redacted letter that I wrote and planted in various places across the campus of Romulus University. It will serve as a time capsule in the event that someone actually finds one of these letters. I am not… Continue reading

    My Farewell Letter to the Campus

  • Here is Your Award, Now Get Out

    I believe that the academic equivalent of the pizza party for office workers is the Employee Appreciation Awards. At first glance, the concept sounds nice and recognizes the hard work we put in every day. If nothing else, it’s an… Continue reading

    Here is Your Award, Now Get Out

  • This is a Little More Like It a.k.a. Campus Visit #2

    We’re back with another tale from a new campus visit. As before, I’ll share highlights and assign a grade for this trip. If you’re worried about suspense, I’ll say now that this place will earn high marks. Now that the… Continue reading

    This is a Little More Like It a.k.a. Campus Visit #2

  • Did They Get Their Questions From Guantanamo?

    Since I am back on the job market, I have been fielding many interviews. As of this writing, I have had 15 interviews with schools of various sizes. By and large, I am encountering similar questions at every institution. Most… Continue reading

    Did They Get Their Questions From Guantanamo?

  • Now We Have a Color Code for This?

    I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that I will be writing about our school’s parking problems again. The good news is that this should be the last time I ever have to write… Continue reading

    Now We Have a Color Code for This?