| Thriving in Academia: Building a Career at a Teaching-Focused Institution Contributor(s): Ansburg, Pamela I. (Author), Basham, Mark E. (Author), Gurung, Regan a. R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1433836394 ISBN-13: 9781433836398 Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA) OUR PRICE: $23.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Education & Training - Education | Professional Development - Business & Economics | Careers - General |
| Dewey: 378.125 |
| LCCN: 2021019039 |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 5.98" W x 8.98" (0.79 lbs) 254 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Veteran professors synthesize their combined 60+ years of expertise at primarily undergraduate, teaching-focused universities into easy-to-follow advice for graduate students and current faculty seeking to build thriving careers at similar institutions. Writing in a friendly tone that includes their personal reflections, the authors guide readers through the entire career trajectory: finding and applying for positions, developing essential knowledge and skills over the course of one's career, seeking tenure and promotions, and continuing to thrive in the mid- to late-career stages while preparing for retirement. The authors offer detailed insights for becoming a successful academic who can meet all the expectations of a teaching-focused institution. They explain how to develop core teaching competencies; choose advising philosophies for mentoring individual students, groups, and clubs; perform high-quality faculty service; and achieve scholarly, creative, and research goals--all while managing a high teaching load. Strategies for obtaining scarce yet crucial resources--time, money, and mentors--are also provided. |