Tomorrow's professor : preparing for academic careers in science and engineering

Author(s)

• Reis, Richard M.
• IEEE Education Society

Bibliographic Information

Tomorrow's professor : preparing for academic careers in science and engineering

Richard M. Reis ; IEEE Education Society, sponsor

IEEE Press, c1997

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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 you want and start-up package you need to help ensure success in your first critical years on the job 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 Bonus material is available for free download at http://booksupport.wiley.com At a time when anxiety about academic career opportunities for Ph.D.s in these field is at an all-time high, Tomorrow's Professor provides a much-needed practical approach to career development.

Table of Contents

Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv Introduction xvii Part I Setting the Stage 1 Chapter 1 The Academic Enterprise 3 Chapter 2 Science and Engineering in Higher Education 37 Chapter 3 New Challenges for the Professoriate 59 Part II Preparing for an Academic Career 81 Chapter 4 Your Professional Preparation Strategy 83 Chapter 5 Research as a Graduate Student and Postdoc 107 Chapter 6 Teaching Experiences Prior to Becoming a Professor 143 Part III Finding and Getting the Best Possible Academic Position 165 Chapter 7 Identifying the Possibilities 167 Chapter 8 Applying for Positions 183 Chapter 9 Getting the Results You Want 221 Part IV Looking Ahead to Your First Years on the Job - Advice from the Field 241 Changing Gears 243 Chapter 10 Insights on Time Management 245 Chapter 11 Insights on Teaching and Learning 261 Chapter 12 Insights on Research 289 Chapter 13 Insights on Professional Responsibility 309 Chapter 14 Insights on Tenure 327 Chapter 15 Insights on Academia: Needed Changes 351 Part V Appendixes 363 Appendix A Possible Items for Inclusion in a Teaching Portfolio 363 Appendix B Statement of Personal Philosophy Regarding Teaching and Learning 367 Appendix C Professional Associations for Academic Job Seekers in Science and Engineering 369 Appendix D Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Faculty Position 373 Appendix E Sample Offer Letters 381 Appendix F Elements Found in Most Successful Proposals 387 Appendix G Common Shortcomings of Grant Proposals 391 Index 393 About the Author 415

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA40158478
• ISBN:
  • 0780311361
• LCCN: 96037355
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xix, 416 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : Q149.U5
  • DC21 : 507/.1/1
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Scientists -- Vocational guidance -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
  • LCSH : Scientists -- Vocational guidance -- Canada -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
  • LCSH : Engineers -- Vocational guidance -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
  • LCSH : Engineers -- Vocational guidance -- Canada -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
  • LCSH : College teachers -- Vocational guidance -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
  • LCSH : College teaching -- Vocational guidance -- Handbooks, manuals, etc