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In response to “Practicing collegiality, and what to do when it’s not returned,” onlooker writes,
Perhaps you have thoughts on this question: What if a [tenure-track Assistant Prof.] were to leave [a] post after [the] first year? Can one resign a TT position within a year (especially for a “more prestigious” school) without ruining . . . relationships with [hir] colleagues? Is moving quickly considered okay within the field at large or can it damage your professional reputation?
onlooker: I’m sure that taking a more prestigious job will only enhance your reputation as a rising star in your profession! But, I think you ask a really good question, which seems to boil down to “can I do this without seeming like I’m a complete jerk?” My answer is yes, of course–unless you want to look like a jerk. (I’ve done that–it’s fun! Especially when I delivered my big F.U. speech at the last faculty meeting I attended in my former job. But, I’m sure that others will want advice on how to make a more graceful exit.) Continue Reading »







