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Tomorrow's Professor


Tomorrow's Professor

Preparing for Academic Careers in Science and Engineering
1. Aufl.

von: Richard M. Reis

90,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 16.03.2012
ISBN/EAN: 9781118387092
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 448

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<i>Tomorrow's Professor</i> 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. <p>Tailored for today's graduate students, postdocs, and beginning professors, <i>Tomorrow's Professor</i>:</p> <ul> <li>Presents a no-holds-barred look at the academic enterprise </li> <li>Describes a powerful preparation strategy to make you competitive for academic positions while maintaining your options for worthwhile careers in government and industry </li> <li>Explains how to get the offer you want and start-up package you need to help ensure success in your first critical years on the job </li> <li>Provides essential insights from experienced faculty on how to develop a rewarding academic career and a quality of life that is both balanced and fulfilling </li> <li><NEW> Bonus material is available for free download at <a href="http://booksupport.wiley.com">http://booksupport.wiley.com</a> </li> </ul> At a time when anxiety about academic career opportunities for Ph.D.s in these field is at an all-time high, <i>Tomorrow's Professor</i> provides a much-needed practical approach to career development.
<p>Preface xiii</p> <p>Acknowledgments xv</p> <p>Introduction xvii</p> <p><b>Part I Setting the Stage 1 </b></p> <p>Chapter 1 The Academic Enterprise 3</p> <p>Chapter 2 Science and Engineering in Higher Education 37</p> <p>Chapter 3 New Challenges for the Professoriate 59</p> <p><b>Part II Preparing for an Academic Career 81 </b></p> <p>Chapter 4 Your Professional Preparation Strategy 83</p> <p>Chapter 5 Research as a Graduate Student and Postdoc 107</p> <p>Chapter 6 Teaching Experiences Prior to Becoming a Professor 143</p> <p><b>Part III Finding and Getting the Best Possible Academic Position 165 </b></p> <p>Chapter 7 Identifying the Possibilities 167</p> <p>Chapter 8 Applying for Positions 183</p> <p>Chapter 9 Getting the Results You Want 221</p> <p><b>Part IV Looking Ahead to Your First Years on the Job - Advice from the Field 241 </b></p> <p><b>Changing Gears 243 </b></p> <p>Chapter 10 Insights on Time Management 245</p> <p>Chapter 11 Insights on Teaching and Learning 261</p> <p>Chapter 12 Insights on Research 289</p> <p>Chapter 13 Insights on Professional Responsibility 309</p> <p>Chapter 14 Insights on Tenure 327</p> <p>Chapter 15 Insights on Academia: Needed Changes 351</p> <p><b>Part V Appendixes 363 </b></p> <p>Appendix A Possible Items for Inclusion in a Teaching Portfolio 363</p> <p>Appendix B Statement of Personal Philosophy Regarding Teaching and Learning 367</p> <p>Appendix C Professional Associations for Academic Job Seekers in Science and Engineering 369</p> <p>Appendix D Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Faculty Position 373</p> <p>Appendix E Sample Offer Letters 381</p> <p>Appendix F Elements Found in Most Successful Proposals 387</p> <p>Appendix G Common Shortcomings of Grant Proposals 391</p> <p>Index 393</p> <p>About the Author 415</p>
<b>Richard M. Reis</b> is the Executive Director of the Stanford Integrated Manufacturing Association and the Associate Director for Global Learning Partnerships in the Stanford University Learning Laboratory. Dr. Reis is also a consulting professor in both the Stanford University Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments. Among his many responsibilities is the teaching of a year-round seminar on preparing graduate students for academic careers in science, engineering, and business.
<p><b>Careers/Higher Education</b></p> <p><b><i>Tomorrow's Professor Preparing For Academic Careers in Science and Engineering</i></b></p> <p>"This (book) should be a major hit. There is no competition, there is a crying need, the book is interesting, well written, and comprehensive."<br />—<b>Michael Lightner</b>, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University of Colorado at Boulder</p> <p>"This book is a 'must read' for anyone considering or 'smack in the middle' of an academic career. In particular, the incorporation of advice from those in the field makes it unique and invaluable."<br />—<b>Kim Needy</b>, Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh</p> <p>"Simply the best book on the market for scientists; comprehensive, analytical and broad in focus."<br />—<b>Anne J. MacLachlan</b>, Center for Studies in Higher Education, University of California, Berkeley</p> <p><i>Tomorrow's Professor</i> 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, <i>Tomorrow's Professor</i>:</p> <ul> <li>Presents a no-holds-barred look at the academic enterprise</li> <li>Describes a powerful preparation strategy to make you competitive for academic positions while maintaining your options for worthwhile careers in government and industry</li> <li>Explains how to get the offer you want and start-up package you need to help ensure success in your first critical years on the job</li> <li>Provides essential insights from experienced faculty on how to develop a rewarding academic career and a quality of life that is both balanced and fulfilling</li> </ul> <p>At a time when anxiety about academic career opportunities for Ph.D.s in these field is at an all-time high, <i>Tomorrow's Professor</i> provides a much-needed practical approach to career development.</p>

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