Tomorrow's Professor Preparing for Academic Careers in Science and Engineering

Name: Tomorrow's Professor Preparing for Academic Careers in Science and Engineering
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ISBN: 9780780311367

ISBN-10: 0780311361

ISBN-13: 9780780311367

Edition: 1997

Authors: Richard M. Reis

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Tomorrow's Professor is designed to help you prepare for, find, and succeed at academic careers in science and engineering. It looks at the full range of North American four-year academic institutions while featuring 30 vignettes and more than 50 individual stories that bring to life the principles and strategies outlined in the book. Tailored for today's graduate students, postdocs, and beginning professors, Tomorrow's Professor: Presents a no-holds-barred look at the academic enterprise Describes a powerful preparation strategy to make you competitive for academic positions while maintaining your options for worthwhile careers in government and industry Explains how to get the offer…

Book details

List price: $108.95
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/15/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.90" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.518
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments


Introduction


Setting the Stage


The Academic Enterprise


Science and Engineering in Higher Education


New Challenges for the Professoriate


Preparing for an Academic Career


Your professional Preparation Strategy


Research as a Graduate Student and Postdoc


Teaching Experiences Prior to Becoming a Professor


Finding and Getting the Best Possible Academic Position


Identifying the Possibilities


Applying for Positions


Getting the Results You Want


Looking Ahead to Your First Years on the Job - Advice from the Field


Changing Gears


Insights on Time Management


Insights on Teaching and Learning


Insights on Research


Insights on Professional Responsibility


Insights on Tenure


Insights on Academia: Needed Changes


Appendixes



Possible Items for Inclusion in a Teaching Portfolio



Statement of Personal Philosophy Regarding Teaching and Learning



Professional Associations for Academic Job Seekers in Science and Engineering



Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Faculty Position



Sample Offer Letters



Elements Found in Most Successful Proposals






Index


About the Author