Congratulations!!! I’ve been subscribed to you since your early PhD days when I was a Freshman in high school, and now I’m a High School English teacher teaching 10th grade American Literature and 11th grade IB World Literature! High school is a magical place, and I’m glad that you’re embarking on this journey. It’ll be cool to see you in a similar but fairly different world (I’m a public school teacher). You’ve inspired me to consider my passion for the humanities and for Africana Studies but have done a great job of exposing folks to the realities of the job market/working situation. I’m sending you all of the best wishes and am super excited for this journey!!
Congrats! And your hair looks great! Unfortunately, many HBCUs don't have an AFAM department. I do think the fight for those depts is worth it, but it's been a looonnnnng fight. AFAM was a minor and under the English dept. at mine. I think it's now something totally different (but not a major course of study). I think many HBCUs are missing out on a whole lot of scholarship because of that. I was a public school teacher prior to pursuing doctoral studies. I applied pretty much stating that I wasn't looking to do academia (at most I'd do adjunct). I've recently been coming to terms with returning to the schoolhouse afterwards (or even during once I become ABD). Irecently got my teaching license transferred and am glad I have that option.
Congrats! I have been following you since you began your PhD journey. I too have completed my PhD program and have NO desire to obtain a tenure track position. Soo glad you were able to find an alternative path that align with your expertise! God speed and continued success with your endeavors!
Dr. Harper, I am so proud of you yet again. Congratulations on your new position. Sounds like a wonderful opportunity and a perfect fit for you. I’m so glad you spoke about the academic job market and the challenges Black women face. I’m thankful to be in a tenure-track position (3/3 load) but I had to be so intentional throughout the process. Thank you for sharing your experience. I always love hearing your voice. ❤️
Video came right on time for me! I’m getting ready to defend my proposal in the fall and the job market thoughts have been in my mind recently. Right now, I’m hoping to do tenure track but with my degree, I know that I have different possibilities. Congrats on the new job! I’m from the area so I’ve heard good things about that school!
First congratulations on your latest success Dr. Harper! And second, whew your hair is giving me LIFE... I'm excited about your content in the future regarding the new position.
Congratulations Dr.Harper!!! I’m so excited and proud of you! I have enjoyed watch your journey over the years. I love and appreciate your continued transparency about your journey and I’m so excited to hear more!!
I loved this! Where can I find your other channel?? I am really inspired by your work, the work of Black women in academia, and especially Black mothers. Much love
@@LeahBDoesPhD Praise God! Make known what you want. Ask and you shall receive! Dream job that any good teacher would want to be able to be the master of what you teach, create your own .
Hey Dr. Harper, where did you find the postings for those jobs and what words did you use to search for those kind of jobs? I just graduated in May with my MA in Latin American/Caribbean Studies and my BA is in Africana Studies. I'm looking to find jobs related to those fields without going through the same things that you discussed with the unwanted diversity work.
Congratulations!!! I’ve been subscribed to you since your early PhD days when I was a Freshman in high school, and now I’m a High School English teacher teaching 10th grade American Literature and 11th grade IB World Literature! High school is a magical place, and I’m glad that you’re embarking on this journey. It’ll be cool to see you in a similar but fairly different world (I’m a public school teacher). You’ve inspired me to consider my passion for the humanities and for Africana Studies but have done a great job of exposing folks to the realities of the job market/working situation. I’m sending you all of the best wishes and am super excited for this journey!!
Thank you so much!! I’m excited and really need tips from you lol. Actually it’s a public school as well! Just a super unique one in the set up.
Congrats! And your hair looks great! Unfortunately, many HBCUs don't have an AFAM department. I do think the fight for those depts is worth it, but it's been a looonnnnng fight. AFAM was a minor and under the English dept. at mine. I think it's now something totally different (but not a major course of study). I think many HBCUs are missing out on a whole lot of scholarship because of that.
I was a public school teacher prior to pursuing doctoral studies. I applied pretty much stating that I wasn't looking to do academia (at most I'd do adjunct). I've recently been coming to terms with returning to the schoolhouse afterwards (or even during once I become ABD). Irecently got my teaching license transferred and am glad I have that option.
Congrats! I have been following you since you began your PhD journey. I too have completed my PhD program and have NO desire to obtain a tenure track position. Soo glad you were able to find an alternative path that align with your expertise! God speed and continued success with your endeavors!
Dr. Harper, I am so proud of you yet again. Congratulations on your new position. Sounds like a wonderful opportunity and a perfect fit for you. I’m so glad you spoke about the academic job market and the challenges Black women face. I’m thankful to be in a tenure-track position (3/3 load) but I had to be so intentional throughout the process. Thank you for sharing your experience. I always love hearing your voice. ❤️
Thank you so much! And yes, I don’t hear about the struggles enough.
So happy for you Dr.Harper. I’m at a standstill in my life right now nice to see another black woman succeeding.
Great video. Very interesting to see a black woman in academia. Also watched the video about when God is telling to move…whew!
Video came right on time for me! I’m getting ready to defend my proposal in the fall and the job market thoughts have been in my mind recently. Right now, I’m hoping to do tenure track but with my degree, I know that I have different possibilities. Congrats on the new job! I’m from the area so I’ve heard good things about that school!
Thank you!! And yes the time is fast approaching for you ❤️
First congratulations on your latest success Dr. Harper! And second, whew your hair is giving me LIFE...
I'm excited about your content in the future regarding the new position.
My hair is giving me my whole life too sis lol. Thank you!
This is amazing; I think this will be a great fit! Also, a natural evolution of your college scholarship work. So happy for you!
Isn’t it? Amazing how things work out. Thank you!
Congratulations Dr.Harper!!! I’m so excited and proud of you! I have enjoyed watch your journey over the years. I love and appreciate your continued transparency about your journey and I’m so excited to hear more!!
Thank you!!
I loved this! Where can I find your other channel??
I am really inspired by your work, the work of Black women in academia, and especially Black mothers. Much love
The Black Bookworm!
Congratulations! It’s so hard to put your happiness first sometimes. I love the call to bet on yourself. :)
It definitely is. & thank you!
Congratulations!
Hi Leah! Your hair looks great! Thanks for the update. 💕So good to hear from you. 😌
Thank you!!
You better work! Congratulations Mrs. Harper!
Thank you!
God created a job for you! Blessings!
I was trying not to make this a testifying video but YES HE DID!!!!!
@@LeahBDoesPhD Praise God! Make known what you want. Ask and you shall receive! Dream job that any good teacher would want to be able to be the master of what you teach, create your own .
Congratulations!!!
I look forward to hearing about your new experience(s) within the Academia workforce.
Thank you!!
Congratulations Dr. Harper!!
Thank you!
Congratulations! Yay,🥳 BlackPhDs
Thank you!
So happy for you❤ what is the name of your other channel?
Thank you! It’s The Black Bookworm ruclips.net/video/8ZT7Kx8AWtM/видео.html&feature=share
Congratulations!!!
Thank you!
Hey Dr. Harper, where did you find the postings for those jobs and what words did you use to search for those kind of jobs? I just graduated in May with my MA in Latin American/Caribbean Studies and my BA is in Africana Studies. I'm looking to find jobs related to those fields without going through the same things that you discussed with the unwanted diversity work.
1. African American Intellectual History Society’s job board
2. MLA Job Board
My two favorite spots for finding jobs!
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!
I think I know where the school is. I am familiar with the area
Congratulations!