The New Academic A Strategic Handbook

• Main Author: Debowski, Shelda (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Berkshire Open University Press 2012
• Subjects: College teachers > Vocational guidance; EDUCATION > Higher; Universities and colleges > Faculty; Career development
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Written by an experienced author, this insightful handbook gives a comprehensive overview of academic work, from the starting point of seeking employment to moving into leadership roles. In today's competitive academic environment, you need to be able to operate strategically as a teacher, rese...

Table of Contents:

• Academic work
• Academic work in a competitive and globalized sector
• Entering academe
• Getting started in a new academic role
• Successful approaches to mentorship and sponsorship
• The changing context of higher education learning and teaching
• Key principles for achieving quality learning
• Applying the principles in practice
• Managing your teaching role : practical tips and strategies
• Scholarship and research of learning and teaching
• What makes a successful researcher?
• Getting published
• Getting funded
• Supervising research students
• Research project management
• The engaged academic
• External engagement and relationship management
• Academic leadership
• Operating effectively in academic cultures
• Effective career and priority management
• Enacting your strategy.