Use networking to see if you can talk with someone at Cortland who knows the culture, look at what potential colleagues have published, read the department website carefully, get an idea of what similar schools offer in the department/discipline in which you would like to work. Handbooks and coll...
I teach anywhere from one to three classes in a day. In between classes, I meet with students, grade, work on research, and do prep for classes. I'm lucky - I don't have to travel to another college to teach, although I used to have four jobs and there was a LOT of driving. I've learned to sleep ...
I've worked at a lot of colleges, from major research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. I've never seen so much school spirit anywhere! The administration is very nice and helpful, and it seems like every staff member is dedicated and focused on student needs. Th...
I like the students in my department. They are bright, hard-working, eager to learn, humble, respectful, and fun. I taught in another department where that was not really the case, though. I like the annual parking fee of $15: very reasonable and faculty parking is good except near the library. I...