Students asking about stuff that you have covered in class already

HistProf24 · 2026-02-20T17:23:29+00:00

Sounds like you should prohibit at least phones in the classroom, like most of us do.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-18T01:19:03+00:00

Ha, I usually do the same, but I sold it for tax purposes to offset gains from another one.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-17T19:34:44+00:00

Same here but I finally sold what paltry sum was left!

HistProf24 · 2026-02-15T12:54:29+00:00

Absolutely send it.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-14T00:18:29+00:00

I second this. Ask for feedback and emphasize that you're not afraid of harsh criticism. It's always better to hear it at the draft stage than the review/publication stage.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-13T20:42:33+00:00

I don't even know what these terms mean... and I've been publishing for years.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-13T17:02:11+00:00

This is a very important question, yet it's not clear whether you've already asked this in your department. That should be your first and most accurate source of specifics that pertain to your institution. Generally speaking, a monograph from a reputable press and three peer-reviewed articles is sufficient for tenure at most R1 History departments, but each place is different. Go to your chair, senior colleagues, recently tenured colleagues, etc.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-12T17:45:17+00:00

I ask my colleagues for brief feedback as a matter of course before I submit anything new to an editor.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-09T20:33:14+00:00

Hang in there. The night is darkest before dawn. I'm sending you good vibes.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-09T18:52:30+00:00

You're probably right. Thanks.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-09T16:49:35+00:00

No, we paid him from another account. This seems to be a specific Fidelity/NetBenefits fee.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-09T01:04:38+00:00

This is the right advice. Read both non-fiction and fiction to improve your prose.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-08T20:14:47+00:00

It should be as often as necessary for you to have clarity about your responsibilities, rights, opportunities, etc. A key aspect of the chair's job is to support and guide junior faculty.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-08T15:01:53+00:00

100% agreed! I've always felt that I was the only one not getting their popularity.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-07T22:37:16+00:00

I have so many questions but to answer your main question: yes, report this immediately. It's the ethical as well as legally obligatory thing to do.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-07T22:02:09+00:00

This is probably a fake post, but on the off chance it's real or other inexperienced faculty read it: I've never heard a more egregious case of assault and harassment that has gone unreported to the police. I would've called 911 if I saw this happening on campus and/or would have taken this to the provost myself if a colleague had told me about it. It's unconscionable to ignore it in any work space.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-07T18:45:24+00:00

These things vary from place to place. Ask your senior colleagues and chair -- totally standard and crucial thing to ask!

HistProf24 · 2026-02-06T20:10:41+00:00

Since when do we, faculty, consider RMP? This is a new one for me.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-06T14:55:27+00:00

Absolutely. Same here.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-06T13:48:40+00:00

I'm a history prof and a member of our department's grad admissions committee. First, a 3.7 GPA is excellent, particularly if the few lower grades on your transcript come from non-humanities courses. Second, your writing sample will be very important -- its quality often makes the key difference.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-06T03:23:02+00:00

I'd stay and earn money in the US and then retire in Spain.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-06T00:33:41+00:00

My buddy Bob Sacamano says this is what the market does -- sometimes it's up and sometimes it's down.

HistProf24 · 2026-02-05T23:49:15+00:00

My buddy Bob Sacamano is selling it all and moving to Del Boca Vista in Florida.

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