Thriving in an Academic Career (eBook, PDF)

An International and Interdisciplinary Guide for Early Career Faculty
Redaktion: Solem, Michael; Lee, Jongwon; Eaves, Latoya; O'Lear, Shannon; Foote, Kenneth

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book provides an invaluable guide on how to achieve a successful and fulfilling academic career. Academics must balance multiple roles and responsibilities, between teaching, research, and offering services to both the department, university, and broader community.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 390
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040263433
• Artikelnr.: 72334381

Autorenporträt

Michael Solem is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University. Kenneth Foote is a Professor of Geography, Sustainability, Community and Urban Studies at the University of Connecticut. Shannon O'Lear is a Professor of Geography at the University of Kansas. LaToya E. Eaves is an Associate Professor of Geography and Sustainability at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Jongwon Lee is a Professor of Social Studies Education at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction to Section I
Chapter 1 - Getting started in academic life: Advice for new hires
Francis T. Koti and Herbert Q. Hambati
Chapter 2 - Building momentum: Developing research and teaching
trajectories
Daniel Sui and Dafna Fisher-Gewirtzman
Chapter 3 - Aligning personal aspirations and professional goals: Finding
the 'sweet spot.'
Juliana Mansvelt
Chapter 4 - Navigating non-tenure career tracks
Emily Murai
Chapter 5 - Time management
Patricia Price
Chapter 6 - Creating communities of care and caring for community: Building
community through work-life integration
Dan and Dydia
Chapter 7 - Slowing down and saving our humanity
Shannon O'Lear and Ken Foote
Introduction to Section II
Chapter 8 - Aligning objectives, activities, and assessments: Essentials of
course planning
Eric Fournier and Meg Gregory
Chapter 9 - Getting started in the classroom: First steps toward active,
engaged pedagogy
Andrew Jolly-Ballantine and Ken Foote
Chapter 10 - Decolonizing the curriculum
Zuhri James and Sarah A Radcliffe
Chapter 11 - Creating a socially just classroom
Miguel Á. Hernández and LaToya E. Eaves
Chapter 12 - Teaching in the field
Douglas W. Gamble, Peter J. Haproff and Chen Wu
Chapter 13 - Integrating web mapping and geospatial technologies
Joseph J. Kerski
Chapter 14 - Using technology to promote critical thinking
Ken Foote and Chris McMorran
Chapter 15 - Teaching online: Strategies to promote engagement and learning
Brandi Gaertner, Adrienne Goldsberry, Beth Fletcher King
Chapter 16 - Internationalizing the curriculum
Gil Latz, Keiko Ikeda and Robin Matross Helms
Introduction to Section III
Chapter 17 - Planning a research career
Antoinette M.G.A. WinklerPrins
Chapter 18 - The Coherence Framework: Ten actions for crafting competitive
research grant proposals
Patricia Solís
Chapter 19 - The publishing process and getting your work into print
Lynn M. Resler, May Yuan and Joshua Inwood
Chapter 20 - Promoting your work: A professional responsibility
Derek H. Alderman
Introduction to Section IV
Chapter 21 - Cultivating a collegial workplace
Shannon O'Lear, Ken Foote and Dagmar Budikova
Chapter 22 - Valuing Mentoring, or How to Think Usefully About Mentoring
Hilda E. Kurtz
Chapter 23 - Serving with a purpose: thinking strategically about service
Michael E Meadows
Chapter 24 - Moving toward promotion and beyond: Understanding and
connecting institutional needs and personal aspirations
Deborah G. Martin
Chapter 25 - It's OK not being OK: Coping with adversity
Jennifer Ho