Academic Career: Insights from a Professor of Literature and Music

Photos were taken by Cassandra Abbey.

Academic Career 

9/9/25

Dive into the world of academia with valuable career insights and job tips from English Professor Tom Kitts.  Tom has spent 45 years teaching English at St. John’s University - when he wasn’t in the classroom, he was busy with his cool side gig - writing books about Rock 'n Roll legends like Ray Davies, John Fogerty, and Richie Furay.

In our chat, we don’t just talk music - we dig into what an English degree can actually do for you in today’s job market. As Tom puts it, “it’s applicable to many different careers."  FYI, many English grads thrive in jobs ranging from business to law and beyond.

Join us to uncover the potential of your passions and possibly discover a new career paths. 

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