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Post by Inquiry on Jan 22, 2023 12:08:32 GMT -5
For those of you who are in relatively small departments, what are some things you really like about it and what are some things you don't like?
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Post by Small on Jan 22, 2023 22:20:47 GMT -5
We have about 10 TT faculty in my department.
Pros: you get to know your colleagues on a more than just superficial level, other faculty are often willing to support your research (e.g., reading drafts, helping you recruit participants, etc.), there isn't a physical divide between quant/qual scholars like how there sometimes is at large R1 institutions
Cons: if more than one person takes a leave of absence, quits, etc., it really puts a strain on the rest of the department. We have to scramble to find replacements, start searches for visiting/temporary instructors, and we might not be able to use course releases when we want.
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