Does Tenure Matter?
In many red-leaning states around the country, lawmakers have proposed modifying or ending tenure. In my home state of North Carolina, House Bill 715 was under consideration but appears to … Continue reading “Does Tenure Matter?”
No Tenure? No Problem
The concept of tenure is a contested one, to be sure. For some, it is a mere faculty entitlement, guaranteeing employment and further insulating professors from the practical realities of … Continue reading “No Tenure? No Problem”
Tenure’s False Promise
Although tenure has been hotly debated over the years, it is still widely misunderstood as guaranteeing a professor a lifetime position. What happened in May to Joshua Katz, a classics … Continue reading “Tenure’s False Promise”
Birds of Paradise: The Moral Poverty of Faculty Freedom Fighters
Carl Dobsky’s brilliant, fiery painting “Birds of Paradise” has been the focus of attention at his recent exhibitions, because it accurately and effectively captures the zeitgeist of contemporary American life. … Continue reading “Birds of Paradise: The Moral Poverty of Faculty Freedom Fighters”
Is it Time to Rethink Tenure?
In a recent article for the Martin Center, Duke professor Mike Munger asked an important question: should “a political board composed of nonacademics…be empowered to evaluate faculty proposals on hiring … Continue reading “Is it Time to Rethink Tenure?”
Academic Freedom and Tenure: It’s More Complicated Than People Think
This essay is based on a talk given by Professor Munger at a Martin Center luncheon on July 15, 2021. What is academic freedom, and who has it? The question … Continue reading “Academic Freedom and Tenure: It’s More Complicated Than People Think”
Why neglect 70 percent of your workforce? Notes from an adjunct
Why neglect 70 percent of your workforce? Notes from an adjunct
How Much Do They Really Teach?
The UNC system’s official faculty teaching loads don’t add up.