How to become an education-focused professor : strategies and stories from business schools and beyond / edited by Rushana Khusainova (senior lecturer in marketing, University of Bristol Business School, University of Bristol) and Sally Everett (professor of business education, King's Business School, King's College London, UK).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Khusainova, Rushana, editor.

Everett, Sally, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

How to guides (Cheltenham, UK)

How to guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

College teachers.

College teaching.

Teacher effectiveness.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (238 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This innovative book provides clarity, guidance and support for educators seeking to develop professional skills in what can be a deeply rewarding and impactful career. Drawing on the experiences of academics at different stages of their journey, the book explores methods to enhance student learning, revolutionise teaching approaches and shape the future of higher education. Contributors provide clarity around key promotion criteria and outline effective advancement strategies, enabling educators to enhance their visibility, networking skills and innovation for progression. Instead of a singular path to success, chapters present practical frameworks and real-world insights to inspire, motivate and support education-focused academics in their career development. This includes crucial perspectives into sector-wide challenges and inequities, alongside timely coverage of generative AI and shifting demographics among both home and international students. How to Become an Education-Focused Professor is a valuable resource for academics on an education-focused pathway across all disciplines. It will benefit those preparing for professorship, mid-career academics seeking promotion and mentors and senior leaders interested in new paths for pedagogical innovation"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Introduction to how to become an education-focused professor / Rushana Khusainova and Sally Everett

2. The rise of education-focused staff in UK higher education / Helen Marie Williams

3. Creating connections, shaping futures: Building professional networks as an education-focused academic / Rachael Lamb

4. Making the most of leadership roles / Wayne Holland

5. The what, why and how of upshifting: When to say 'yes' and when to say 'no' / Nicki Newman and Sarah Montano

6. Creating your promotion pathways: Navigating the unconventional path to success / Nicki Newman and Sarah Montano

7. Reflections of an engineer turned education-focused professor: Practical actions to get promoted / James Norman

8. Visibility and personal brand for career development / Rushana Khusainova

9. A different kind of north: Developing an education-focused academic portfolio with intention / Christine Rivers and Anna Holland

10. Innovative education: How failure, unlearning, and paradoxes drive pedagogical change / Chahna Gonsalves

11. From boardroom to classroom: Leveraging your business background / Lloyd Fletcher

12. Being a good teacher is not enough / Kathy Daniels

13. Fostering an inclusive path to professorship: Championing equity, diversity and inclusion in business education / Sally Everett

14. Strategic use of GenAI in education-focused academic careers / Marios Dominikos Kremantzis and Xue Zhou

15. How it works in other parts of the world: A global perspective on academic pathways / Rushana Khusainova and Sally Everett

16. Conclusion to how to become an education-focused professor / Sally Everett and Rushana Khusainova.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035355846 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.