reviews and observations

[mochi_tsuki]

I'm in my first year of a tenure-track job, after several years as an adjunct (elsewhere). In my adjunct days, once a year a tenured faculty member would sit in on one of my lectures to make sure I wasn't an embarrassment to the department and other than that I was left to my own devices

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[sensaes]

Sounds positively, claustrophobically flattering. ;o)

[sensaes]

With an extra 'a'. ;o)

[mochi_tsuki]

I get the claustrophobic. For me, somewhat nervewracking. But how is it flattering?

Getting past the claustrophobia and revelling in the attention.

[sensaes]

Try viewing it that way. Perform a little Jedi mind trick on yourself and, instead of feeling threatened, or pressured by the interest, tell yourself that it's because your work and teaching are of such an outstanding quality that others wish to observe and discuss it.

Actually, I'm surprised that such an approach hasn't already been suggested to you by some of this community's more outspoken and egotistical members...

Re: Getting past the claustrophobia and revelling in the attention.

[mochi_tsuki]

It's a lovely idea, but I don't think I'm sufficiently delusional and/or narcissistic to pull it off. After all, everyone seems to get the same treatment their first year. My Jedi training has been sadly lacking.

Re: Getting past the claustrophobia and revelling in the attention.

[sensaes]

Ah, well...

Worth a shot. ;o)