Hashtag unites adjuncts and tenure-line professors over work-life balance and other issues

Inside Higher Ed: Academic bios -- such as those for department or personal websites, conference proposals and social media -- are supposed to simultaneously explain scholars’ work and "sell" their potential. While they aim to make one seem intellectually desirable and hirable, authenticity isn't usually a priority.

But what if academic bios got real? Well, they did -- at least this week on Twitter, where those from all walks of academe posted under #realacademicbios. The hashtag is less activistic than honest, providing an unusually frank peek into the emotional lives of academics.

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