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Beware rapidly shifting expectations - Assistant Professor Northeastern University Employee Review

2.0
Feb 28, 2015
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Pros

People I worked with were fantastic, university provided faculty raises every year during a time when many others were not, university is in a strong position moving forward (large number of applicants, co-op program, etc).

Cons

This university is undergoing a sometimes painful shift in culture from what was historically a private, teaching oriented, regional university to what they want to become: an internationally recognized, extremely competitive, research driven institution. This creates problems with tenure and promotion, that is, expectations at the upper levels of the university (provost) are a moving target. You begin with an understanding of what is expected but by the time you go up it is totally different. There are people here who have been granted tenure in the last 3-4 years who believe that if they went up today they would be denied, and they are probably right. Caveat lector: Scholarship is the ONLY thing that will matter. No matter how much you get told they expect excellent teaching, at the end of the day make sure that your scholarship is way, way above average.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

Overall, I have had a very positive experience in this job. The work itself is well organized, meaningful, and provides many opportunities for me to learn, grow, and improve my professional skills. I truly appreciate the supportive and friendly work environment. My colleagues are kind, patient, and always willing to help when I have questions or face challenges. The communication within the team is smooth, and everyone works together with a strong sense of responsibility and cooperation. This job has helped me become more confident, responsible, and efficient in my daily work. I also feel grateful for the guidance and support I have received from my coworkers and supervisors. I enjoy being part of this team and appreciate the positive atmosphere, strong teamwork, and valuable learning opportunities. Overall, I believe this is a great workplace with excellent colleagues, and I am thankful for this experience.

Cons

Nothing, very good work experience

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