Tag: VAP Diary

Last week I introduced the idea behind this project, and I’ll post twice this week: this post will focus on getting settled; on Thursday I’ll post about my first week teaching and first faculty meeting. I hope all departments are as friendly as this one. I have felt very welcome, and just about every member

This summer I received my PhD from a large research university, and in the fall I begin as a visiting assistant professor at a small liberal arts college. The VAP is an unusual position: definitely a full-time professor, but only there for predetermined and limited time. And VAPs tend to be common at liberal arts