Description
Book Synopsis"This is an accessible and insightful book about how to achieve a successful academic career. Wise and witty, easy-to-apply, it presents advice and guidance on teaching, research and networking â A much needed book."Dr Ming Cheng, Senior Research Fellow, the Centre for Learning and Teaching, University of Brighton, UK
"All academic staff should get a copy of this book on day one as part of orientation! It is well written, practical and easy to read. I will use this book as a road map for my whole career."
Dr Rhonda Clifford, Deputy Director, Division of Pharmacy, University of Western Australia, Australia
"This is a book that is long overdue! While it will be particularly appealing to early career academic and should be recommended reading for all 'new academics', it will also have wider and broader appeal for all academic leaders and managers interested in building a culture of effective, engaged academics who can achieve their full career potential, an
Table of Contents
Getting Started as an Academic
1. Academic Work
2. Academic Work in a Competitive and Globalised Sector
3. Entering Academe
4. Getting Started in a New Academic Role
5. Successful Approaches to Mentorship and Sponsorship
Making a Difference as an Effective Teacher
6. The Changing Context of Higher Education Learning and Teaching
7. Key Principles for Achieving Quality Learning
8. Applying the Principles in Practice
9. Managing Your Teaching Role: Practical tips and strategies
10. Scholarship and Research of Learning and Teaching
Building an Effective Research Track Record
11. What Makes a Successful Researcher?
12. Getting Published
13. Getting Funded
14. Supervising Research Students
15. Research Project Management
Effective Engagement
16. The Engaged Academic
17. External Engagement and Relationship Management
Strategic Advancement in Academic Settings
18. Academic Leadership
19. Operating Effectively in Academic Cultures
20. Effective Career and Priority Management
21. Enacting Your Strategy
References
Index
