Mike Fix
@mpfix1.bsky.social
Professor & DGS, state court scholar, #firstgen, dog person. Opinions are mine not my employer’s. He/Him/His.
One of these things is not like the other.
November 30, 2023 at 3:22 PM
One of these things is not like the other.
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I hate to be the one constantly banging on about rural America but I cannot stress enough how catastrophic voucher programs are for schools already hanging by a thread. Kids literally can’t get to school, don’t have books when they get there, and can’t access any enrichment programs.
New leaked documents provide insight on ADF's war on free speech, safety for trans youth, and public schools entirely.
"Our goal is not to just throw stones. Our goal is to take down the education system as we know it today."
"Our goal is not to just throw stones. Our goal is to take down the education system as we know it today."
Inside the Secret Right-Wing Plan to “Take Down the Education System…
Documented is an investigative watchdog and journalism project committed to holding the powerful interests that undermine our democracy accountable.
documented.net
October 17, 2023 at 7:54 PM
I hate to be the one constantly banging on about rural America but I cannot stress enough how catastrophic voucher programs are for schools already hanging by a thread. Kids literally can’t get to school, don’t have books when they get there, and can’t access any enrichment programs.
We're hiring! I am not on the search committee but am happy to answer questions about our very collegial department or GSU generally.
Polisky job announcement! Come be my colleague - the Georgia State political science dept is searching for someone who studies race/ethnic politics. Any political context, any methodological approach. The job ad is (at long last, after much craziness) officially posted.
October 11, 2023 at 4:32 PM
We're hiring! I am not on the search committee but am happy to answer questions about our very collegial department or GSU generally.
It is possible to recognize a cause as just while also recognizing that some actions in the name of that cause are evil.
The world is complex. No end can ever justify all possible means to achieve it.
The world is complex. No end can ever justify all possible means to achieve it.
October 11, 2023 at 1:42 AM
It is possible to recognize a cause as just while also recognizing that some actions in the name of that cause are evil.
The world is complex. No end can ever justify all possible means to achieve it.
The world is complex. No end can ever justify all possible means to achieve it.
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Come join us! Another job opening in my dept for an assistant professor tenure track PA/PP position. Apply here: uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/154... polisky policysky
Assistant Professor of Public Administration or Public Policy
uscjobs.sc.edu
October 10, 2023 at 10:37 PM
Come join us! Another job opening in my dept for an assistant professor tenure track PA/PP position. Apply here: uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/154... polisky policysky
There is so much truth here.
I love academia because it’s full of people who are so, so smart about one specific thing and so, so dumb at all other aspects of life
October 10, 2023 at 10:22 PM
There is so much truth here.
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Polisky & ipesky: my department at Indiana University’s Global/Intl studies school has an open rank position for a scholar of global economic development. Priority deadline for applications is Oct 8. Please consider applying & please forward within your networks: jobs.chronicle.com/job/37523230...
Tenure Track/Tenured Professor of Global Economic Development, Open Rank - Bloomington, Indiana
TT search for Professor of Global Economic Development, Open Rank
jobs.chronicle.com
September 28, 2023 at 9:58 AM
Polisky & ipesky: my department at Indiana University’s Global/Intl studies school has an open rank position for a scholar of global economic development. Priority deadline for applications is Oct 8. Please consider applying & please forward within your networks: jobs.chronicle.com/job/37523230...
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On the poli sci job market in American Politics? There's a new job posting for you at the University of South Carolina for a TT assistant prof line in American Politics. I'm on the committee - lmk if you have questions! t.co/sszTULI96r
September 28, 2023 at 10:32 PM
On the poli sci job market in American Politics? There's a new job posting for you at the University of South Carolina for a TT assistant prof line in American Politics. I'm on the committee - lmk if you have questions! t.co/sszTULI96r
I am fairly confident that the fact I had being working 30-40 hour weeks for two years by the time I turned 18, mostly in restaurants and doing farm labor, explains a lot differences in my perceptions of this job vs some others’ perceptions.
September 28, 2023 at 8:24 PM
I am fairly confident that the fact I had being working 30-40 hour weeks for two years by the time I turned 18, mostly in restaurants and doing farm labor, explains a lot differences in my perceptions of this job vs some others’ perceptions.
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Join us! We have 2 searches for TT assistant professors this year. This is a great place to work. Come make it even better!! #PoliSciJobs
Race, Ethnicity, and Politics: joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15381
Security Studies: joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15380
Race, Ethnicity, and Politics: joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15381
Security Studies: joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15380
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Political Science - Race and Ethnic Politics
The College of Arts and Letters in which the Department of Political Science is located, enrolls over 3100 undergraduate majors and about 150 graduate students across ten academic units in the humanit...
joblink.jmu.edu
September 6, 2023 at 3:23 PM
Join us! We have 2 searches for TT assistant professors this year. This is a great place to work. Come make it even better!! #PoliSciJobs
Race, Ethnicity, and Politics: joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15381
Security Studies: joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15380
Race, Ethnicity, and Politics: joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15381
Security Studies: joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15380
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Sac State (dope school, lotta homies went there, city with bomb food and cool NBA team) Department of Public Policy & Administration is hiring a full prof and chair.
careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/53...
careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/53...
Details
- Tenured Faculty and Department Chair - Public Policy and Administration | Car...
careers.csus.edu
September 25, 2023 at 9:53 PM
Sac State (dope school, lotta homies went there, city with bomb food and cool NBA team) Department of Public Policy & Administration is hiring a full prof and chair.
careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/53...
careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/53...
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Come be my colleague, polisky! We're hiring an assistant professor in state and local politics here at UConn. I'm on the committee and happy to answer questions about the department: jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/49...
September 25, 2023 at 7:11 PM
Come be my colleague, polisky! We're hiring an assistant professor in state and local politics here at UConn. I'm on the committee and happy to answer questions about the department: jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/49...
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Hello, we're looking to hire a (cool) Americanist at Centre College. I'm not on the search committee but happy to chat with people about the college and the job :)
If you know a cool Americanist, please help share this with them!
If you know a cool Americanist, please help share this with them!
September 22, 2023 at 2:40 PM
Hello, we're looking to hire a (cool) Americanist at Centre College. I'm not on the search committee but happy to chat with people about the college and the job :)
If you know a cool Americanist, please help share this with them!
If you know a cool Americanist, please help share this with them!
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Come work with me!
Polisky PSJMInfo: 7 Jobs!
PS jobs at U Toronto
politics.utoronto.ca/employment/f...
And at the policy school
munkschool.utoronto.ca/current-oppo...
Polisky PSJMInfo: 7 Jobs!
PS jobs at U Toronto
politics.utoronto.ca/employment/f...
And at the policy school
munkschool.utoronto.ca/current-oppo...
September 22, 2023 at 7:49 PM
Come work with me!
Polisky PSJMInfo: 7 Jobs!
PS jobs at U Toronto
politics.utoronto.ca/employment/f...
And at the policy school
munkschool.utoronto.ca/current-oppo...
Polisky PSJMInfo: 7 Jobs!
PS jobs at U Toronto
politics.utoronto.ca/employment/f...
And at the policy school
munkschool.utoronto.ca/current-oppo...
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⛰️CU Boulder ⛰️is hiring an Assistant Professor in Race & Ethnic Politics jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDeta... I'm not on the search committee but happy to answer questions! Polisky
September 21, 2023 at 8:58 PM
⛰️CU Boulder ⛰️is hiring an Assistant Professor in Race & Ethnic Politics jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDeta... I'm not on the search committee but happy to answer questions! Polisky
So happy to see more and more poli sci folks migrating over from that other place!
It’s as clear as the azure skies of deepest summer over here.
It’s as clear as the azure skies of deepest summer over here.
September 18, 2023 at 11:26 PM
So happy to see more and more poli sci folks migrating over from that other place!
It’s as clear as the azure skies of deepest summer over here.
It’s as clear as the azure skies of deepest summer over here.
These puppers do not make good RAs.
September 18, 2023 at 12:28 PM
These puppers do not make good RAs.
Nothing says America in 2023 more than a member of Congress getting kicked out of Beetlejuice for refusing to stop vaping during the performance.
September 14, 2023 at 12:19 PM
Nothing says America in 2023 more than a member of Congress getting kicked out of Beetlejuice for refusing to stop vaping during the performance.
Clearly it’s not just academics who have reply all issues.
Have they tried turning the Senate off, and then back on again? www.politico.com/minutes/cong...
September 8, 2023 at 7:14 PM
Clearly it’s not just academics who have reply all issues.
Research assistant is sleeping on the job.
August 30, 2023 at 2:57 PM
Research assistant is sleeping on the job.
Evolution of Email inbox goals
PhD Student: 0
Faculty before becoming DGS: 25
As DGS: 100
PhD Student: 0
Faculty before becoming DGS: 25
As DGS: 100
August 30, 2023 at 2:47 PM
Evolution of Email inbox goals
PhD Student: 0
Faculty before becoming DGS: 25
As DGS: 100
PhD Student: 0
Faculty before becoming DGS: 25
As DGS: 100
We’ve had a few lightening strikes in our area.
August 28, 2023 at 10:42 PM
We’ve had a few lightening strikes in our area.