The Academic's Handbook

This revised and expanded third edition of the popular Academics Handbook isan essential guide for those planning or beginning an academic career. Facultymember... » 

This revised and expanded third edition of the popular Academics Handbook isan essential guide for those planning or beginning an academic career. Facultymembers administrators and professionals with experience at all levels ofhigher education offer candid practical advice to help beginning academicsunderstand matters including The different kinds of institutions of higher learning and expectations offaculty at each. The advantages and disadvantages of teaching at fouryear colleges instead ofresearch universities. The ins and outs of the job market. Alternatives to tenuretrack researchoriented positions. Salary and benefits. The tenure system. Pedagogy in both large lecture courses and small discussionbased seminars. The difficulties facing women and minorities within academia. Requests for research funding from corporations foundations and the federalgovernment. The unique challenges of faculty mentoring. The impact of technology on contemporary teaching and learning. Different types of publishers and the publishing process at universitypresses. The modern research library. The structure of university governance. The role of departments within the university.Including eight new chapters this edition of The Academics Handbook isdesigned to ease the transition from graduate school to a wellrounded andrewarding career. «