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That should be ‘The first is to convert the proxy into the real *thing* by putting..’ Damn you autocorrect!
AOS and AOC lists are a bit of catch-all since they cover both teaching and research interests. Typically (especially when…
My only caution here is that for people fresh out of grad school, as a committee member it looks implausible…
Echoing others above, I’d expect to see either Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern, or Modern as an AOC, or possibly some…
In our new “how can we help you?” thread, a reader asks:
What is distinctive about a “lecturer” position in the US? Should my application materials for such positions be meaningfully different than other TT jobs?
I’ve heard that this can differ between institutions, so I’m not sure. I think they are usually (though not always?) full-time but non-tenure-track positions where the focus is on teaching. But maybe I’m wrong?
Do readers have any helpful insights to share?
Now that it’s been over a month since our last “how can we help you?” thread, it’s time for a new one.
For those of you unfamiliar with this series, this is a chance for you to post openly or anonymously in the comments section below on anything you could use help with related to the profession. After you post your query in the comments, I will then post new threads for readers to discuss your query.
As usual, feel free to ask questions on anything (within the Cocoon’s mission) that you could use help with. Ask away – we’re here to help!
Finally, a quick reminder of the following RULE: Please do not submit replies to other comments in this thread. It makes these threads unwieldy and difficult for me to keep track of. If you’d like to respond to a comment in this thread, please wait until I dedicate a new post to the person’s query myself and comment in that thread instead! I have not been enforcing this rule consistently recently, but need to recommit to it as it has been hard to manage these threads. Thanks!
In our May “how can we help you?” thread, a reader asks:
What do folks suggest as alternatives to discussion board posts in large, asynchronous online courses? I’m teaching a large intro ethics online in the fall, and I used to do discussion posts as part of that course, prior to the rise of AI. I’m moving towards doing only in-class work in all my other (in-person) courses, but I’m left with little options for reasonable course engagement activities for the online course. Any suggestions of activities which are low-stakes and AI-resistant are appreciated!
Do readers have any helpful tips?
In our May “how can we help you?” thread, a reader asks:
How should I change my CV after getting a postdoc? In particular, which of the following should I delete from my CV?
– Graduate coursework
– TA-ing experience
– One-paragraph dissertation blurb
– One-page dissertation summary (stapled to the end)
I’m not sure! I have to confess that I’ve never quite understood including a one-paragraph dissertation blurb or full summary in a CV, and I’m curious what others make of it. In any case, I’m not sure what to advise the OP.
What do readers think? How do you think they should update the CV?
When is it time to pull a paper and resubmit at a different journal. I’m a postdoctoral researcher. I’ve had…