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Research

Specialized Skills Are Crucial in Science. But They May Not Lead to a Tenure-Track Job.

A new paper forecasts rising demand for “permanent supporting scientists,” who may be “relegated to a series of short-term postdoctoral contracts or other forms of contingent academic work.”

Teaching

Our Most Popular Teaching-Newsletter Topics of 2018

Of the top issues that drew readers to the newsletter, two things seem pretty clear: You care about your students and you want to become better teachers.

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Teaching

How Professors Used Hurricane-Recovery Grants to Further Their Teaching

After Hurricane Florence struck the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, faculty members came up with creative ways to help the community and enhance their classrooms.

Teaching

A ‘Hidden Curriculum’ for Latino Students

What Latino students learn in college is amplified by whatever support and hostility they encounter there, says the author of a new book.

Special Reports

The 2018 Chronicle News Quiz

The year is nearly over. How closely have you been paying attention?

Gen-Ed Reform: Strategies for Success

Colleges can let years go by before taking a fresh look at their general-education programs. When they do, disagreements often arise. This report offers case studies and tips from experts on the best approaches. Buy a copy in the Chronicle Store.

Advice

What Advantage? A Few Reality Checks for Internal Candidates

Five lessons from the experience of applying for the tenure-track version of your previously contingent job.

Lingua Franca

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Language is endlessly interesting. And why shouldn’t it be? We’re made of it, says Bill Germano. It’s what we live with, but it’s also a kind of life, on its own, in itself, and in us.