Robert M. Kaplan

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

Thanks. It was fun to participate #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

I know that this is a tough market. But academia is a great career. Don't get discouraged-- things will get better. #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

@DrVeronicaIrvin This can take some time. Remember they need to interview others, clear decisions with committees, deans.... #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

A10. When I was in the university, I was paid from university funds #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

A9. A few publications and one grant application #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

Commitment to work, ability to work with students, and sincere interest in high quality scholarship. #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

@cescobarv ..but other privates, particularly medical schools, expect grant funding as the core component of salary #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

@cescobarv One size does not fit all. Many privates are small liberal arts colleges that do not expect grants #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

Privates often pay better and have more flexibility. Publics often have more financial stability #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

@cescobarv Privates often pay better and have more flexibility. Both publics publics often have more financial stability. #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

A6. Reduced teaching for the first year. Equipment—and start up expenses #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

Ability to bring new skills and direction to the department #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

Publications and strong reference are most important #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

Increasingly important. In this competitive market many institutions want to see more experience. #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

A3. Extremely important #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

A2. Pros- familiarity, no move, est. collaboration. Cons- People may have trouble recognizing u as a peer rather than a student #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

A1. Most often in the Spring - check list serves & many departments maintain a list#obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

hello and welcome to our chat #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

Looking forward to the chat tomorrow #obssrchat

[Robert M. Kaplan @rkaplan723]

Seth- I joined twitter to follow you. Hope the lights come on