I am curious if anyone has heard of two half-time people sharing a tenure-track
position? I once worked for a city government agency in which there were 2 city
attorneys (both mothers) that each worked half-time to fill a full-time
position. Seems like that could be accomodated at the university level.

Also, a quick comment - when I was in graduate school (before my pregnancy), a
group of faculty held a discussion group with the students about balancing
family life and career. I asked one of the mothers if she felt that she lost
motivation for her career after having a child. She said that her motivation
actually increased. It was only after I had a child that I understood what she
meant. When you are away from your child, you make every minute count.

Beth