This paper presents an indepth analysis of Craig v. Alabama State University (ASU), a lawsuit involving charges of reverse discrimination in employment against a historical black college. The plaintiff, who felt that the nonrenewal of his contract was due to his race, won his suit against ASU for himself and all other whites similarly situated.…

Reviews positive signs of growth for the academic job market in speech communication. (PD)

Presents an introduction to three articles that follow in this issue asking academics to explain how they got jobs. Notes that the articles were written one year after their authors had got tenure-track jobs. Describes the strategies and tactics that made these searches a success. (SG)

Concerns about the equitable treatment and payment of substitute teachers are expressed based on the author's experiences as a substitute teacher. (JL)

A federal district court judge in Iowa ruled that an education service agency unreasonably denied equal employment opportunity to a handicapped applicant for a teaching position. The agency based its decision on the candidate's inability to meet physical requirements for job functions that the court held nonessential. (PGD)

Considers the challenges, opportunities, and advantages of teaching in a lifelong learning program. (JT)

The process of selecting qualified teachers for continuing education programs includes an analysis of the educational environment, a clear job description, a concise idea of the type of person sought, preinterview screening techniques, and basic principles of interviewing and decision making. (SK)

This paper discusses the concept of performance-based pay, or merit pay, for teachers as a way to encourage better teaching. It begins with a general discussion of the issue of performance-based pay, which on the surface seems simple, but in practice is very complex. It continues with a discussion of whether the achievement to be assessed is based…

Arguments against national teacher certification are reviewed and summarized. The author, dean of a teachers college, presents an argument in favor of national certification, citing teacher empowerment and political realities as central justifications. (JL)

Discusses the injustices associated with part-time faculty status. Calls for professionals to recognize and try, ethically, to solve the problems of part-timers. Suggests procedures institutions can adopt to facilitate the integration of part-timers. (PD)

Interviews Simon Edgewood, a former university-level instructor who is trying to re-enter the profession at the secondary level. Provides a brief analysis and discussion. Discusses implications for the profession. (RS)

The author assesses the state of affairs in contemporary schools and focuses on current out-of-hand practices and trends relating to teacher certification, enrollments and increasing credit hours required for graduation in American institutions of higher education. He suggests that rather than continuing to certify teachers in existing colleges…

Argues that a private-practice model, in which a teacher or groups of teachers would sign a fee-for-service contract for instructional services in a public school, offers both an incentive for performance (which the school district seeks) and an opportunity for innovation (which the teachers seek). (CMG)

Reasons for teachers' professional and personal disillusionment are explored, and some possible solutions are offered. (LH)

This article discusses a model which defines factors influencing teacher employment interview outcomes and suggests specific instructional methods to prepare new teachers for the job interview. (IAH)