Academic leadership roles are challenging, and no one should occupy them for too long. Of course, what represents “too long” is ill-defined. We all outgrow our capacity to lead, create
Working in academia has long been a dream role for many scholars, practitioners, and working professionals (Larsson & Alvinius, 2019). We asked a group of leaders from institutions of higher
You may have been thinking about it for a while. Perhaps others have encouraged you. Or you suddenly find yourself with an offer on the table. Should you make a
A good bit has been written about the issues an academic leader should consider when thinking about whether to step back from a leadership role. Most recently, Lisa Jasinski has
Not everyone is cut out to be a college administrator. Some aren’t very good at it. Others simply dislike the work. Still others find that, over time, they develop different
There are many reasons why a tenured faculty member takes on an administrative role—a desire to help, the ability to influence the campus as a whole, a fear of
Higher ed is losing faculty. Some believe nontenured faculty are leaving, while others insist that tenured faculty are leaving too. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? It depends on whom you ask.
At some point during their teaching and research careers, many academics will decide to seek their first administrative post. As tenure-track positions diminish and because salaries for administration in general
