You’ve been shortlisted for a tenure-track position and invited to visit the campus. Congratulations — you’ve made it up some pretty steep terrain to a point few Ph.D.s reach. Chances are, your ...

“That guy owes me gas money!” That was my only thought after driving to campus for a faculty candidate interview and teaching demonstration. It was the worst teaching demonstration that I have ever ...

If you’re fortunate enough to have scored a job interview at a two-year college, congratulations. Now it’s time to start preparing for what is arguably the most important, probably the most arduous, ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. The teaching demo is a common step in the hiring process at many colleges. Giving a successful demo ...

Nothing school leaders do is more important than interviewing teacher candidates. Deciding whether someone is worthy of instructing and influencing other people’s children--what a huge responsibility!

This is my second post in this series. Check out the first one here. Two years ago I was a member of a hiring committee at my school. Along with two administrators, one other teacher, and a parent, I ...