{"product_id":"pathways-to-professorship-9781032108919","title":"Pathways to Professorship","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who become professors are experts in their field. But how does a new academic, aspiring to become a professor, choose a field of study and plan a career that leads to professorship? This practical book answers this question, guiding aspiring academics step by step through the areas in which they need to demonstrate excellence if they are to gain the international recognition and professional profile which leads to a professorial post.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter highlights real-life, internationally applicable examples of what successful achievements look like and what pitfalls to be aware of. Supported by an international survey of professors and their experiences working within university systems, the chapters outline key topics relevant to any aspiring professor. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCriteria for obtaining a professorship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving out a specialist research niche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishing an international reputation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on gett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Developing your ten-year career plan; 2. Which university? Meeting the teaching, research and service criteria; 3. Contracts, accountability, roles \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e funding your salary; 4. Becoming an expert and a thought leader; 5. Mentorship and international networking; 6. Building your media presence and political impact; 7. Technology tools of the trade; 8. Publishing books; 9. Writing academic articles for publication and developing your academic profile; 10. Applying for research funding: A vital part of the journey towards professorship; 11. Leadership, mentoring and paying forward\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018841915735,"sku":"9781032108919","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032108919.jpg?v=1750778353","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/pathways-to-professorship-9781032108919","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}