A reader writes:
I'm a graduate student who has received conflicting advice about the importance of teaching experience on the academic job market. From some folks I have heard that having plenty of experience teaching one's own courses (while in graduate school) is a plus on the job market. From others I've heard that one can have too much teaching experience (i.e., teaching more than a couple of courses on one's own is potentially harmful on a CV). Of course, I understand that the kind of jobs one is applying for (primarily research or teaching) matters. Perhaps you and your readers would be kind enough to share your thoughts on this issue. How much teaching experience should one have when applying for research jobs vs. teaching jobs?
Thoughts from readers? Signed comments preferred, as usual, but current or recent job seekers can post anonymously.
