I wish to respectfully disagree with you on this one. The posting is a humorous contribution to a thread that Jeremy brought up. I also find it relevant as I am thinking about the information society, credentialism and the whole of the commodification of degree programs and their output. I think most disciplines are slow to respond to shifts in markets for doctorate, in and out of academia, and much of this reflects shifts in university roles vis-a-vis an information society. Darren Jennifer Stromer-Galley wrote:
I just wish to point out that this new thread is entirely off the topic of discussion concerning the Internet, which is the global topic of this email list (at least the last time I checked).
Dr. Cornwell, I understand your hostility towards academia. My father shares it, and we haven't spoken since I got a job as an Assistant Professor. But, that's beside the point. This is an email list about internet research, and I hope we can keep the conversation there.
Best wishes, ~Jenny Stromer-Galley
-----Original Message----- From: air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org [mailto:air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of Dr. W. Reid Cornwell Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 3:05 PM To: air-l@listserv.aoir.org Subject: [Air-l] Dear Dr. Aristotle
Dr. Socrates P. Aristotle Provost Stellar University
Dear Dr. Aristotle,
I am applying for a position at your University. I believe that over the years I have acquired some knowledge that could be useful to your students. I would like the opportunity to teach and share this with them.
Let me tell you about myself.
I dropped out of formal education at 13. I took an apprenticeship in a local book bindery where I took the opportunity to read most of the books in our shop.
After 7 years I applied for a position as a lab technician for a notable scientist. I was rejected. I attended one of his lectures and took notes. I then sent those to him and was hired.
I served this scientist for many years and on occasion acted as his valet. Although he was condescending and haughty, I learned from him. I might add that during my association with him I was able to do some of my own investigations and was lucky enough to discover some basic principles in electro-magnetism.
My work has been received well, but I have not had the opportunity to formally teach.
Which brings me to the original purpose of this communication, you have advertised a position teaching in the Physics department. I believe I can do this with distinction. May I have an interview?
Regards,
Michael Faraday
PS I have several publications. Please feel free to review them.
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Could this person get hired in any University in the United States?
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