The art and politics of college teaching : a practical guide for the beginning professor / edited by Karl D. Hostetler, R. McLaran Sawyer, and Keith W. Prichard.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hostetler, Karl D., 1954-

Sawyer, R. M. (Robert McLaran), 1929-

Prichard, Keith W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

College teaching--United States.

College teaching.

College teachers--United States.

College teachers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (313 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : P. Lang, c2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In their programs, doctoral students learn their academic discipline. Less frequently are they taught how to be professors. New professors may have little if any knowledge about the different sorts of academic institutions in which they might obtain positions, the steps to be taken to secure a good job and be successful in it, and the legal and ethical dimensions of college teaching. This book offers graduate students and new professors some practical advice about how to negotiate their way through these often complicated issues. The book is written in essay style and presents the candid views of a number of new and experienced faculty members and administrators from across the United States.

Contents:

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Part I ROLE EXPECTATIONS FOR BEGINNING PROFESSORS AT EIGHT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

The Making of a Scholarly Career at a Major Research University / Dean K. Whitla

Meeting Expectations for Research, Teaching, and Service at the Comprehensive Public University: The Dominance of the Discipline / Kenneth E. Andersen

Teaching at a Small Liberal Arts College / Anthony S. Abbott

Building a Future at "the Premiere Teaching University" in the Midwest / Roy Weaver

Role Expectations for the New and Not- So- New Professors at Grambling State University / Lamore J. Carter

Women's Education at Women's Colleges: Responsibilities and Challenges for New Faculty Members / Mary E. Kitterman

Expectations for New Professors at Fresno Pacific College: A Religiously Oriented Institution / Norman Rempel

Perspectives on Values Needed for Teaching at the Two- Year College / David H. Bergquist

Part II STEP- BY- STEP ANALYSIS OF CAREER PATTERNS FOR FACULTY MEMBERS

Getting the Job: Anxiety and Aspirin

Getting the Job: With a Little Bit of Luck . . . and a Whole Lot of Forethought / Linda Haverty

The Complexities of the Job Search Multiplied by Two / Constance J. Pollard and Richard R. Pollard

Accepting the Job: The Die Is Cast

The Decisions, Dilemmas, and Opportunities Involved in Accepting a Non- Tenure Track Appointment / Jay W. Rojewski

Benefits / Gregory P. Clayton

Making the Transition: Demands and Decisions of the First Months on the Job

On Becoming a Professor: Identity and Responsibility in the Student- to- Professor Transition / Linda J. Koenig

Getting Along with Colleagues: A Cultural Perspective / Gargi Roysircar Sodowsky

Creating the New Course: Putting the Show on the Road

Navigating the Wood: An Essay on Course Planning / Anthony S. Abbott

Some Considerations for the University Teaching Faculty / Dean K. Whitla

Research Agenda for the Beginner: When Your Feet Hit the Ground, Start Running

Scholarly Publications: It's Still Publish or Perish / John A. Glover

Promotion and Tenure: Keys to the Kingdom

Promotion and Tenure / Paul E. Kelly

Committees, Associations, and Organizations: The Fine Art of Networking

Gaining National Recognition: A Place in the Sun

Leaving Gracefully or Not So Gracefully

Part III LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES FOR FACULTY

Legal Rights and Responsibilities of College Faculty / Donald E. Uerling.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-4539-1456-0