The European Common Market is striving toward harmonization of its member countries in many aspects of their laws. Explains some of the recent developments in the European Common Market law and practice affecting education, particularly those that have taken place in Britain. (MLF)

Presents an interview with the chairperson of a regional committee of the Soviet teachers' trade union. Includes comments on the role of the trade union during perestroika, the development of union independence from the government, and an experimental program replacing some city committees with councils of trade union committee chairpersons. (DK)

Presents a discussion one year after the author received a tenure-track job. Describes the strategies and tactics that made his search a success. Addresses the period after graduate students have defended their thesis and are searching for a full-time academic job. Notes that the time after his defense was chaotic, bewildering, but invaluable for…

This position paper from the Conference on College Composition and Communication offers guidelines for faculty embarking on careers in the field of composition and rhetoric. The paper addresses the following: terms of employment; conditions of employment; issues of reappointment, promotion, and permanent status; and issues of professionalism and…

Discusses University of Iowa's efforts to prepare graduate students in rhetorical and communication studies for employment in academia. (PD)

In past cases involving sex or racial discrimination in faculty employment, the courts have imposed less stringent standards on institutions of higher education than on employers in industry or the professions. Recent decisions indicate that stricter judicial requirements are now being extended to colleges and universities. (Author/RW)

Relates the difficulties of part-time faculty, particularly the problem of maintaining a positive attitude and a sense of humor. (RL)

Discusses the teaching of business education as a career. Examines the nature of the job, opportunities, preparation, and qualifications. (JOW)

Two discussions explore the issue of part-time and temporary teaching appointments in colleges. The first discusses the negative impact these assignments have on the discipline of English. The second recognizes that these appointments are here to stay and offers suggestions for making a bad situation productive. (HTH)

Presents a discussion one year after the author received a tenure-track job and describes the strategies and tactics that made her search a success. Discusses certain strategies that candidates conducting a local search can employ to maximize their credentials and opportunities. (SG)

Proceedings of a conference on policy issues pertinent to the design and implementation of teacher incentive plans are highlighted in this report. Seven papers and pursuant responses are presented, which include discussions on the definition and importance of teacher incentives, job redesign and its organizational impacts, constraint and variety…

With the "publish or perish" atmosphere of graduate study, a student without a publications list has a difficult time in the job market. Graduate programs in reading should include coursework that will help students break into print. The content of such courses at Rutgers University (New Jersey) and at the University of Houston (Texas)…

Guidelines are given to aid doctoral candidates in the selection of a specific career position within the field of teacher education. Various considerations relative to employment at differing types of universities are examined. University philosophy, monetary considerations, communication channels within the department, faculty relationships,…

Proposes the use of teacher sabbaticals to improve the quality of teachers. Includes a list of recommendations for implementing a sabbatical policy. (MD)

Nearly half of all new teachers leave the job within five years. What is killing their spirit? How can they be convinced to stay? This article attempts to answer such questions in presenting one person's account of why she left the teaching profession. Statistical data relating to teacher employment and turnover; reasons for leaving among…