Making the Case for the Humanities
Paula Krebs, the MLA’s executive director, talks about adjunct labor and the present and future of the humanities on the Brian Lehrer Show.
Tuition Free College Cannot Rely on Underpaid Faculty
Free college is a good thing. But not when it puts faculty and staff in a desperate situation. What's the down side of Seattle's new plan?
Graduate Student Futures
In recent years, our profession and its graduate students have had to face some hard facts. Historically, humanities programs have single-mindedly prepared... Read More
Humanities Graduates Find New Avenues for Careers
Graduate students work hard. Not only do they immerse themselves in the demands of course work, conferences, and independent research, but they... Read More
Getting Smart About Post-PhD Employment
A recent humanities PhD shares his success story and offers guidance on how universities can help students thrive after graduate school.
Crisis in Job Prospects for History PhDs
Job prospects for history PhDs reach 30-year low, but history departments lead in training graduates for careers outside the academy.
Concrete Support for Job Seekers
Fordham students will receive $4,500 to help with the job search, whether they are looking for positions inside or outside the academy.
Supporting a Diverse Faculty, Engaging Students: Guidelines from the MLA
Supporting junior faculty members of color and implementing a more diverse curriculum are the two core tenets of the Guidelines for Good... Read More
Interested in Community College Careers? The MLA Has Resources for That
Nearly 40% of all college students in the United States attend a community college. Two-year institutions are critical to the landscape of... Read More
A Closer Look at PhD Employment
It’s no secret that there is a discrepancy between the number of doctoral candidates in the humanities and the number of available... Read More
