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Screenshot of article text: A contemporary Einstein may not meet the suggested evaluation criteria. Would his "job talk" - a presentation of one's scholarly accomplishments - reflect his contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion? Unlikely. Would his research show, in the words of the evaluation template, the "potential to understand the barriers facing women and racial/ethnic minorities?" Also unlikely. Would he have participated in "service that applies up-to- date knowledge to problems, issues and concerns of groups historically underrepresented in higher education?" Sadly, he may have been focusing on the theory of general relativity instead. What about "utilizing pedagogies addressing different learning styles" or demonstrating the ability to "effectively teach and attract students from underrepresented communities"? Again, not at all guaranteed.

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Screenshot of article text: A contemporary Einstein may not meet the suggested evaluation criteria. Would his "job talk" - a presentation of one's scholarly accomplishments - reflect his contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion? Unlikely. Would his research show, in the words of the evaluation template, the "potential to understand the barriers facing women and racial/ethnic minorities?" Also unlikely. Would he have participated in "service that applies up-to- date knowledge to problems, issues and concerns of groups historically underrepresented in higher education?" Sadly, he may have been focusing on the theory of general relativity instead. What about "utilizing pedagogies addressing different learning styles" or demonstrating the ability to "effectively teach and attract students from underrepresented communities"? Again, not at all guaranteed.
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mekka okereke :verified: (mekkaokereke@hachyderm.io)'s status on Saturday, 24-Feb-2024 16:05:51 JST mekka okereke :verified:
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An uninformed LA Times Opinion writer was big mad that UCLA asks faculty applicants to document their contributions to “equity, diversity and inclusion."
She asks, "If Albert Einstein applied for a professorship at UCLA today, would he be hired? The answer is not clear." She asks if his work would "reflect his contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion? Unlikely." Or his “potential to understand the barriers facing women and racial/ethnic minorities? Also unlikely."
🤦🏿♂️Umm.. yes it would.

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