Pathways to Professorship - A Toolkit for Success

List of contents

1. Developing your ten-year career plan; 2. Which university? Meeting the teaching, research and service criteria; 3. Contracts, accountability, roles and 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

About the author

Marilyn Leask has been Professor at four universities and is co-chair of the international MESHGuides research knowledge mobilisation initiative (www.meshguides.org).

Summary

How does a new academic, aspiring to become a professor, choose a field of study and plan a career that leads to professorship? This book guides aspiring academics step-by-step through the areas in which they need to demonstrate excellence if they are to gain the recognition and professional profile which leads to a professorial post.

Product details

• Authors: Marilyn Leask, Marilyn (Brunel University Leask, Leask Marilyn
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.06.2023
• EAN: 9781032076430
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3207643-0
• No. of pages: 190
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Adult & Continuing Education, EDUCATION / Professional Development, teacher training, Adult education, continuous learning, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification