How Do You Handle The Silence?
Like many young faculty members, I was in the dark about the inner workings of Search Committees. I didn't know who would contact me or...
top of page
Search
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Sep 63 min read
How To Create Killer Presentations
Whether at a scientific conference, classroom, or faculty meeting, making presentations is part of a faculty member's life. Developing...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Aug 141 min read
Are You Doing This In August?
August in Portugal is a time when most Portuguese, regardless of their profession, take a vacation. It's a time when everyone, from shop...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Jul 221 min read
Mentor or Maniac?
Which Will You Choose? Take a look at our Mentor Infographic and Application Deadline information.
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Jun 273 min read
5 Proven Ways To Improve Your Application Documents
In early summer, academics of all experience levels consider applying for new jobs. After hours of crafting application documents, many...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
May 233 min read
How's Your Tone?
When I was a child, my mother often told me, "It's not what you say; it's how you say it." That's why, after watching Jerry Seinfeld in...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Apr 264 min read
How to deal with difficult people and avoid damaging your career.
During my PhD program, I had a lab technician who was cranky and the furthest from being a 'people-person' as possible. This person's...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Mar 264 min read
How to Navigate a Difficult Discussion
"You know, you need to bathe or shower every day. And you can't wear the same clothes daily without washing them." That was the start of...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Feb 224 min read
Are You A Courageous Academic?
Academic Coaching is a relatively new phenomenon. When I started in Academia in the early 90s, no Academic coaches existed. However, over...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Jan 304 min read
Is AI Coming for Your Job and Your Classroom?
DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a human, grammatically proofed by an algorithm dressed up like an application, edited by another...
ACDS Team
Dec 22, 20231 min read
Enjoy your holiday!
We'll be back in 2024. Enjoy the moments of your holiday season.
ACDS Team
Nov 24, 20234 min read
5 Steps to Navigate A Department Reorganization
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once penned, "There is nothing permanent except change." Although large-scale reorganizations don't...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Oct 30, 20233 min read
What's Diversity Got To Do With It?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become a trigger topic for many of the United States population. And, suddenly, many people...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Sep 25, 20234 min read
How's Your Professional Grace?
The beginning of a new academic year brings hope, optimism, and new faces for faculty, students, and the University. However, the...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Aug 24, 20231 min read
I’m Taking My Own Advice!
You won't receive our Academic Balance newsletter this month because I'm practicing what I preach as an academic coach and long-time...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Jul 24, 20235 min read
Are These 3 Work Habits Holding You Back?
Being a faculty member is a great career path; you have the challenges of teaching, conducting research, and impacting your professional...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Jun 23, 20234 min read
How to Exit Your Job on Time and With Grace
Leaving your current position can be fraught with sleepless nights, what if's, and self-doubt. However, moving on to your next job can...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
May 23, 20235 min read
What's The Worst That Can Happen?
I have a confession to make. I was and still am sometimes incredibly shy. I've always been the type that would rather sit and listen than...
Dr. Tim Lightfoot
Apr 24, 20236 min read
Is Administration Right For You?
Academia is one of the few careers where you train to be a scholar, and you may wind up an administrator. That is not necessarily unusual...
ACDS Team
Mar 26, 20232 min read
Administration Humor
New chemical Element Discovered by William DeBuvitz (This bit of humor was written in April 1988 and appeared in the January 1989 issue...
bottom of page