When you think of pursuing an academic career, you probably have visions of a coveted tenure-track faculty position at a large research university. While many Brown Graduate Students pursue and obtain tenure-track teaching jobs, there are many other career opportunities available in academia. Some find fulfilling careers as administrators; others as community college teachers. The key to finding a fulfilling job in academia is to listen to your own values and interests. If you're driven to teach, you may find a home at a smaller, less researched-focused school. If you've got an interest in the behind-the-scenes workings of a university, you may decide to pursue a career in administration. Given the diverse employment options in academia and the discipline-specific nature of many job searches, this online guide to academic careers presents an overview of the kinds of jobs available in academia and the applications process for most faculty positions.

Featured Article: "Learning the Lingo" by Mary Morris Heiberger and Julia Miller Vick. The Chronicle of Higher Education.
An introduction to the terminology of the academic job search.