Stephen J. AguilarBelong in the academyAs of today, I am officially an assistant professor at the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education. My transition to…Jan 17, 2022Jan 17, 2022
Stephen J. AguilarHow to network effectively within your own institutionTypically, networking occurs during conferences or other formal gatherings. The goal of networking, broadly speaking, is to build…Jan 10, 2022Jan 10, 2022
Stephen J. AguilarTo take the stress out of job hunting, you need to understand the marketIf you are reading this article, you are probably on the job market or know someone who is. The stress associated with looking for a job is…Jan 3, 2022Jan 3, 2022
Stephen J. AguilarAdvice on how to deal with microaggressionsA senior scholar and former colleague recently congratulated me for publishing in a high-impact journal as first author. The peculiar part…Dec 13, 2021Dec 13, 2021
Stephen J. AguilarStrategies for dealing with feeling isolated in academeDespite the fact that I have amazing colleagues and work at a vibrant institution, my first year in the academy as an assistant professor…Dec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021
Stephen J. AguilarMaximize the odds you’ll be in the right place at the right time for your career advancementKnowing how to identify and take advantage of serendipitous opportunities is one of the most important things an academic can do. Our…Nov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021
Stephen J. AguilarHow and why to negotiate for a starting salaryThis is about the time of year when many people learn that their dream has come true: they’ve been offered an academic position. If this is…Nov 15, 2021Nov 15, 2021
Stephen J. AguilarHow to deal effectively with misunderstandings and conflict in academeMisunderstandings in academe are common and often innocuous, yet they can create conflict. Perhaps someone misheard something you said, and…Nov 8, 2021Nov 8, 2021
Stephen J. AguilarAdvice for making meetings productiveMeetings. I am not a fan of them, and chances are you aren’t, either. Faculty members, administrators and students all suffer through…Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
Stephen J. AguilarShaping a scholarly identity that helps you do what you want in academeI begin this month’s post with what I hope is an uncontroversial thesis: that your scholarly identity is multifaceted, important and…Oct 29, 2021Oct 29, 2021
