This week, Jen and Paul are joined by Dr. Sam Illingworth to roast a "Lecturer in Law" job ad from a prestigious UK university. The ad demands "excellence" in teaching and scholarship, but what’s missing? Career support, clear metrics for success, and any real acknowledgment of the emotional labours required. Sam, an insider with two decades in academia, reveals why this role is both coveted and flawed, from the unpaid "service" work to the systemic undervaluing of teaching. Is this the future of higher education, or just another example of institutional gaslighting? Tune in to find out.

Full job ad and notes for job-seekers and hiring managers here: https://roastthepost.substack.com/p/ep-014-last-lap-for-tenure-track

You can find Sam's excellent Substack, The Slow AI, here: https://theslowai.substack.com/

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