Terry McGlynn

08
Jul

The cover letter for a faculty position at a teaching institution

What is the role of a cover letter in the application for a faculty job? The primary function of the
12 min read
03
Jul

Holding my own with the big boys and girls

Coming from a teaching institution, I consistently push against the stereotype that I can’t be as good as someone
2 min read
29
Jun

Applying for faculty positions at teaching institutions: interpreting research culture and opportunities during an interview

This is a follow-up to an earlier post on how to look at a teaching institution to find out if
9 min read
27
Jun

Stop using “silverback” to describe scientists. It’s sexist.

Some people have taken to referring to influential senior scientists as “silverbacks.” This practice should stop. I’m writing this
2 min read
23
Jun

Applying for positions at teaching institutions: identifying opportunities for serious research

Are you looking for a job at a teaching institution but and want to pursue an aggressive research agenda? Are
11 min read
20
Jun

Efficient teaching: how to use the course management system

A wise friend of mine once advised me: the most valuable resource is our own time. Consequently, I have emphasized
5 min read
19
Jun

Field courses need more units

Field courses are critical for the development of scientists in a variety of disciplines. This fact is self-evident to many.
6 min read
14
Jun

Top seven reasons to read this listicle

1. Everybody loves lists, right? 2. If I had ads, I’d make even more money from you by making
1 min read
13
Jun

Attending conferences as a professor from a teaching institution

We are hitting the peak season for conferences. For those of us from teaching-centered schools, we have an extra challenge
7 min read
11
Jun

First, let’s remove all the desks

Let’s say I were a provost or president, and had some hundred thousand dollars lying around that needed to
2 min read