As grad students, we aren’t really prepared for the “teaching” part of… well… teaching! For people who may be interested in a teaching oriented institution or positions, what should they know?
This panel addressed the preparation, experiences, environment, tenure process, and lifestyle of a teaching school job. The panelists answered a number of questions and gave perspective on the early stages of a teaching career.
As I prepare for my upcoming job search, and decide what kind of position I want to pursue, this was really valuable information to hear. There’s a whole different set of issues and considerations at a teaching institution, and even among such schools, there seem to be vast differences.
I’ll try to post some more highlights later this evening with some specifics from the panel.
