Professors
No, Professors Aren't Discriminating Against Conservative Students
A major study led by a lifelong Republican debunks this popular right-wing talking point.
Academic Scientists Are Fleeing Universities for the Private Sector
What's behind academia's revolving door?
The Crisis in Political Science Education
Political science professors are increasingly being forced to choose which form of inclusivity to prioritize. That decision will have a large impact on the face of higher education for decades to come.
How Do You Make a Living, Visiting Professor?
Former adjunct Monica Brannon talks to Noah Davis about low pay, the difficulties of finishing a dissertation, and why she didn't just get a job in a restaurant.
Professor, Can You Spare a Dime?
Adjuncts on the edge resort to helping each other.
Adjunct Professors and the Myth of Prestige
Notes from 20 years of adjunct politics.
How Colleges Misspend Your Tuition Money
You know tuition is on the rise, but you keep hearing that professors aren’t paid fairly. Where’s the money going?
Are Adjunct Professors the New Fast-Food Workers?
For many universities and colleges, both public and private, it’s their most embarrassing secret—paying educated professionals minimum wage salaries with no benefits.
Hazards Ahead: The Problem With Trigger Warnings
Five studies you should read before you deploy a trigger warning.
Professors Join the Precariat: Are Our University Teachers Underpaid?
Almost half of college instructors are part-time and struggle to piece together enough work to pay the bills.