Jaime Cabrera
Did you know that there is free college education in 25 countries and at least 20 U.S. schools and universities? However, tuition-free college is still debated on the federal level, and the question remains on the table. So, what are the arguments for and against tuition-free college? Here’s a list of the weightiest arguments and …
An endowed chair (or professorship) is a faculty position that is privately funded by an endowment. Here’s how it works: the endowment is a donation that remains locked. The interest from the grant gives the school money to operate on, ensuring sustainable financial support. The endowment usually covers the professor’s salary, research, travel stipends, and …
The dean of students is in charge of student life. He is an excellent ally for college students with financial or psychological problems! The dean of students can help you with the admission process, housing, health services, and institution policies. Keep reading, and you’ll find out when it is appropriate to call the dean of …
Here’s the deal: academic ranks are complicated. For those who are thinking of joining academia through a master’s degree or a doctoral program, professors rankings can be downright confusing. To help lessen this confusion, we will reveal the different types of professors (and what makes each position unique). Academic ranks: an overview The following table …
The way you communicate with your professors is critical. If you come off as harsh, clueless, or irresponsible, it will affect how your professor responds. So, what is the email etiquette when writing to your professors? Here’s what you need to know: How to address your professors correctly How to format your email How to …
Did you know that some professors can’t be fired at all? That’s right; professors who got tenured can’t lose their job because of their unpopular positions. Tenure means academic freedom! However, not all professors are tenured. That’s the key difference between assistant, associate, and full professors: Assistant professors are entry-level professors and are on the tenure …
Read moreThe Differences Between Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors
The title of “distinguished professor” is given to top tenured professors to recognize their outstanding academic contributions. This designation is highly honorific and very exclusive. Distinguish professorship usually comes with significant benefits, such as: A higher salary: as explained on our page about professor salaries, distinguished professors earn twice as much as full professors (on average). …
Did you know that some professors can’t be fired? That’s what universities call “tenure.” Tenure grants a professor permanent employment! When a tenured professor retires, he is given the honorary title of “professor emeritus.” What are the duties of a professor emeritus? Faculty often switch the status of a professor to emeritus to free up …
A lot of students say that university professors are overpaid. But what are the facts? It’s true that some college professors earn up to $200,000 a year. However, there is a significant discrepancy between the highest and the lowest earners! So let’s break it down by the most critical factors: academic rank, major, and states. …
Read moreProfessor Salaries: By Academic Rank, Major, and State
The term “education level” often comes up in application forms. My recommendation is to include the highest academic level you’ve completed in your resume. Here is a list of the different academic levels: Rank Education level Duration 1 Elementary School 6 to 7 years 2 Secondary (High) School 4 years 3.1 Vocational CollegeTechnical College 1 …