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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This book is a good sneak peak into the world of academia. If you are undertaking higher education and are wondering if the life of a college professor is for you, this is a must read. It gives an in depth look into some of the things that many professors won't discuss with their students. A lot of us know what some of the perks of being a professor are, but this gives an in-depth look at some potential pit falls. It isn't all bad news, many chapters describe types of teaching situations, so that you can start thinking about what type of college or university you might want to teach at. It discusses a wide variety of topics such as large vs. small institutions, salaries and benefits, the job market, women and minorities in academia, funding, publishing and departmental politics. There are many more topics, and the information is given in individual articles written by a variety of professors and administrators. ( ) This collection of readings was so helpful to me, even as a graduate student. I used selections from this book when I constructed a class for teaching assistants. Topics covered include academic freedom and free speech, getting a job, the art of publishing, and discussion vs. lecture courses. Absolutely indispensable reading for the academic. Will be an invaluable reference throughout an academic career. no reviews | add a review
This new, revised, and expanded edition of the popular Academic's Handbook is an essential guide for those planning or beginning an academic career. Faculty members, administrators, and professionals with experience at all levels of higher education offer candid, practical advice to help beginning academics understand matters including: -- The different kinds of institutions of higher learning and expectations of faculty at each. -- The advantages and disadvantages of teaching at four-year colleges instead of research universities. -- The ins and outs of the job market. -- Alternatives to tenure-track, research-oriented positions. -- Salary and benefits. -- The tenure system. -- Pedagogy in both large lecture courses and small, discussion-based seminars. -- The difficulties facing women and minorities within academia. -- Corporations, foundations, and the federal government as potential sources of research funds. -- The challenges of faculty mentoring. -- The impact of technology on contemporary teaching and learning. -- Different types of publishers and the publishing process at university presses. -- The modern research library. -- The structure of university governance. -- The role of departments within the university. With the inclusion of eight new chapters, this edition of The Academic's Handbook is designed to ease the transition from graduate school to a well-rounded and rewarding career. Contributors. Judith K. Argon, Louis J. Budd, Ronald R. Butters, Norman L. Christensen, Joel Colton, Paul L. Conway, John G. Cross, Fred E. Crossland, Cathy N. Davidson, A. Leigh DeNeef, Beth A. Eastlick, Matthew W. Finkin, Jerry G. Gaff, Edie N. Goldenberg, Craufurd D. Goodwin, Stanley M. Hauerwas, Deborah L. Jakubs, L. Gregory Jones, Nellie Y. McKay, Patrick M. Murphy, Elizabeth Studley Nathans, A. Kenneth Pye, Zachary B. Robbins, Anne Firor Scott, Sudhir Shetty, Samuel Schuman, Philip Stewart, Boyd R. Strain, Emily Toth, P. Aarne Vesilind, Judith S. White, Henry M. Wilbur, Ken Wissoker No library descriptions found. |
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