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Tenure: A Game Manual

I have been working on a podcast series/pet project entitled “Tenure: A Game Manual” to demystify the tenure process. For my own background and interest, this interview series prioritizes providing practical tips for female faculty, faculty parents, and international scholars in the humanities who are typically at disadvantage of the tenure “game.”

Here is the newly published Season#1:

Ep 1: “The Tenure Process,” with Dr. Dan Du, UNC-Charlotte

Ep 2: “Personal Finance in Academia,” with Dr. Mai Wang, UT Dallas

Ep 3: “The Nontraditional Scholar,” with Dr. Anne Gray Fischer, UT Dallas

Ep 4: “The International Academic,” with Dr. Gilbert Zhe Chen, Towson University

Ep 5: “Post Tenure—What Keeps You Going?” with Dr. Brian DeMare, Tulane University

I am looking for guest speakers for the next seasons. If you have unique stories are loosely related to the tenure process and academic life and are willing to share, please write to me. If selected, a small honorarium will be provided to compensate your time
and knowledge. All feedback and suggestions are welcome. Look forward to hearing from you.

Spotify:

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/…/tenure-a-game…/id1814937987

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@Tenureagamemanual

*This podcast series is generously supported by the Provost Teaching Fellow Program, and the Dean and the aXh grant from the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology of the University of Texas at Dallas, as well as the assistance from Sebastian
Bancesco, the production manager of the series.

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10 June, Engagement Workshop, Making Temporary Positions Count by Dr. Zachary Hershey, Dr. Ignatius G.D Suglo, and Dr. Hong Zhang

Speakers: Dr. Zachary Hershey, Dr. Ignatius G.D Suglo, Dr. Hong Zhang
Moderator: Dr. Yi Ren

When: June 10, 2025, 19:00-21:00 PM EST (June 11, 2025, 7-9 AM Beijing Time)
Where: Zoom, please register in advance at

https://ualr-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/vATvmdp2RSeuLzVzfOreDA

Dear Colleagues,

In today’s challenging academic job market, early-career scholars often move through a series of temporary positions before securing tenure-track roles. During these temporary academic appointments, how should we develop research and plan publications, diversify our teaching portfolios and grow pedagogically, build professional networks and seek mentorship opportunities, and maintain work-life balance? In the upcoming CHUS Engagement online workshop, we are inviting three academics who have effectively leveraged postdoctoral fellowships and visiting assistant professorships as stepping stones to tenure-track appointments. They will offer first-hand experiences and actionable advice for turning these interim roles into meaningful career advancement opportunities.