There Are Some Stupid Questions, After All

I ran across this little gem the other day: a list of 10 questions job candidates should never ask in a corporate interview. It made me think of a few of the more painful questions I’ve heard over the years.

From a new Ph.D. with no teaching experience: “Why can’t I start at associate professor rank? That would pay more money.”

From an incredibly energetic young candidate: “How long do we have to wait before I can be promoted to department chair? I want to be a president before I’m 40.”

So, what would you include in higher ed’s version of top questions applicants should never ask in a job interview?