Your Future on the Faculty: How to Survive and Thrive in Academia

The complex mix of activities that scholars must figure out how to juggle requires developing wider, non-academic insights and skills into how human and institutional structures within departments, universities, societies, and professional communities operate. Succeeding and thriving as an academic calls for developing relationships with students, campus colleagues, professional peers, and university administrative and support staff. Your Future as a Faculty Member: How to Survive and Thrive in Academia is organized into four sections, each focusing on one aspect of the human systems that are fundamental to succeeding as an academic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

In the realm of graduate school, we are diligently honed to become scholars and potentially proficient educators. However, the intricacies of being a college or university faculty member extend far beyond the realm of academic expertise. The majority of this crucial aspect of the role is left largely to individual exploration. The challenge lies not in the intricacy of the core scholarship itself, but in the intricate dance of responsibilities that scholars must navigate. These responsibilities encompass a diverse range of activities, dominated by the human and institutional structures within departments, universities, societies, and professional communities. Achieving success and flourishing as an academic demands a profound understanding of these structures and the ability to navigate them effectively. At the heart of functioning as an academic lies the cultivation of meaningful relationships with our diverse communities. These communities include students, campus colleagues, professional peers, and the university administrative and support staff, who play pivotal roles in enabling faculty members to excel.

Your Future as a Faculty Member: How to Survive and Thrive in Academia is structured into four distinct sections, each dedicated to exploring a crucial aspect of the human systems that underpin success in academia. Section 1 takes us on a journey from the beginning, focusing on new professors as they embark on building their careers. Section 2 delves into the intricacies of university administrative systems and the dedicated staff who manage them. Section 3 explores the roles of teaching and training within academic institutions. Finally, Section 4 broadens our perspective to encompass wider professional networks beyond the confines of universities, encompassing publishers and academic communities.

In conclusion, the human and institutional systems within departments, universities, societies, and professional communities play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of academic success. By developing a comprehensive understanding of these structures and nurturing meaningful relationships within our communities, we can navigate the complexities of the academic landscape with resilience and thrive.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197608838