The Full-Time Faculty Handbook

Virginia E. Bianco-Mathis (Curatore)

Neal Chalofsky (Curatore)

SAGE Publications Inc, 1998

The Full-Time Faculty Handbook is a guide to the life of a college professor. Editors Virginia Bianco-Mathis and Neal Chalofsky examine the major components of a life in the academy-teaching, advising, publishing, research and service. Practical, comprehensive, and engaging, this handy guide appeals to a broad audience across all academic disciplines-from new professors to tenured faculty. Themes that are introduced and woven throughout the book include: + The basics of academic life + Key strategies for success + Political realities vs. the "ideal" + Managing your career-creating your own schedule, roadmap, and network + Assessing where you are and what needs to be done + Finding, fueling, and maintaining your passion The authors also address the latest trends in the field that are affecting time-honored teaching traditions, such as distance learning, outcome assessment, continuous learning, and the evolving roles and responsibilities of full-time faculty.

• Curatore: Virginia E. Bianco-Mathis, Neal Chalofsky
• Editore: SAGE Publications Inc
• Anno: 1998
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 248 p.
• Dimensioni: 228 x 152 mm
• Peso: 510 gr.
• EAN: 9780761912224

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