The University of Arkansas at Little Rock... regularly inserts the following clause into job ads [for faculty] (including one for a professor of French)...: “Sedentary Work -- Exerting 10 pounds: Occasionally, Kneeling: Occasionally, Climbing (Stairs, Ladders, etc.): Occasionally, Lifting 10-25 lbs.: Occasionally, Carrying 5-10 lbs.: Occasionally, Pushing/pulling 5-10 lbs.: Occasionally, Sitting for long periods of time: Occasionally, Standing for long periods of time: Occasionally, Speaking; Essential, Hearing: Essential, Vision: Ability to distinguish similar colors, depth perception, close vision: Essential, Walking -- Short Distances: Frequently.”... Full story at https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2016/02/08/academic-alleges-discriminatory-hiring-practices Time to quit?
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