Internationalization and the Academic Profession: Comparative Perspectives

This book examines the perceptions and experiences of the academic profession in a comparative perspective, drawing from data collected by the Academic Professions in the Knowledge-based Society (APIKS) project. It explores the impact and implications of internationalization on the professoriate, addressing issues such as gender, discipline, and career stage. The book offers a unique contribution to the study of internationalization in higher education, providing insights into the implications of internationalization for the academic profession and the different ways in which these transformations are understood by academics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book makes a substantial contribution to the field of internationalization in higher education by examining the perspectives and experiences of the academic profession from a comparative standpoint. Drawing upon data collected through the Academic Professions in the Knowledge-based Society (APIKS) project, the contributors to this volume possess a unique vantage point to explore the profound impact and far-reaching consequences of internationalization on the professoriate, which serves as the backbone of teaching and research in higher education.

The book's central chapters delve into various aspects of the international engagements of academics across different countries, shedding light on the roles of gender, discipline, and career stage in shaping their international activities. It also uncovers national variations in the perceptions and behaviors of university faculty as they navigate the process of internationalizing teaching and research within their respective higher education systems.

By drawing upon the extensive research literature in these thematic areas, each chapter conducts a systematic analysis of the comprehensive APIKS dataset to unveil and discuss key findings. This book offers a truly original and groundbreaking contribution to the study of internationalization in higher education, as its editors and contributors, who actively participated in the APIKS project, have been able to raise and address critical research questions using comparative international empirical data on the academic profession that has never been previously accessible.

In the context of the immense significance of internationalization and the global nature of higher education, this volume provides invaluable insights into the implications of internationalization for the academic profession and the diverse ways in which academics perceive and navigate these transformations. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners alike, as it sheds light on the complex dynamics and challenges faced by the academic community in an increasingly interconnected world.

Weight: 541g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031269943
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023