When your passion for research clashes with teaching responsibilities, it's essential to strike a balance. Use these strategies to navigate the conflicting demands:
- Schedule dedicated blocks for research. Set aside uninterrupted time in your calendar strictly for research activities.
- Integrate research into your teaching. Find ways to weave your research interests into course material or involve students in your projects.
- Seek collaborative solutions. Partner with colleagues to share teaching loads or co-author research to distribute efforts more evenly.
How do you balance the scales between researching and teaching? Share your strategies.