Steven Cahn, Catharine R. Stimpson, "From Student to Scholar: A Candid Guide to Becoming a Professor"
English | 2008 | ISBN: 0231145330, 0231145322 | PDF | pages: 105 | 0.7 mb
English | 2008 | ISBN: 0231145330, 0231145322 | PDF | pages: 105 | 0.7 mb
Steven M. Cahn's advice on the professorial life covers an extensive range of critical issues: how to plan, complete, and defend a dissertation; how to navigate a job interview; how to improve teaching performance; how to prepare and publish research; how to develop a professional network; and how to garner support for tenure. He deals with such hurdles as a difficult dissertation advisor, problematic colleagues, and the pressures of the tenure clock. Whether you are beginning graduate study, hoping to secure an academic position, or striving to build a professorial career, Cahn's insights are invaluable to traversing the thickets of academia.