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Author Reis, Richard M., 1941-

Title Tomorrow's professor : preparing for academic careers in science and engineering / Richard M. Reis ; IEEE Education Society, sponsor
Published New York : IEEE Press, [1997]
©1997

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 MELB  507.11 Rei/Tpp  AVAILABLE
Description xix, 416 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents Ch. 1. The Academic Enterprise -- Ch. 2. Science and Engineering in Higher Education -- Ch. 3. New Challenges for the Professoriate -- Ch. 4. Your Professional Preparation Strategy -- Ch. 5. Research as a Graduate Student and Postdoc -- Ch. 6. Teaching Experiences Prior to Becoming a Professor -- Ch. 7. Identifying the Possibilities -- Ch. 8. Applying for Positions -- Ch. 9. Getting the Results You Want -- Ch. 10. Insights on Time Management -- Ch. 11. Insights on Teaching and Learning -- Ch. 12. Insights on Research -- Ch. 13. Insights on Professional Responsibility -- Ch. 14. Insights on Tenure -- Ch. 15. Insights on Academia: Needed Changes -- App. A. Possible Items for Inclusion in a Teaching Portfolio -- App. B. Statement of Personal Philosophy Regarding Teaching and Learning -- App. C. Professional Associations for Academic Job Seekers in Science and Engineering -- App. D. Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Faculty Position -- App. E. Sample Offer Letters
App. F. Elements Found in Most Successful Proposals -- App. G. Common Shortcomings of Grant Proposals
Summary "Tomorrow's Professor is designed to help you prepare for, find, and succeed at academic careers in science and engineering. It looks at the full range of North American four-year academic institutions while featuring 30 vignettes and more than 50 individual stories that bring to life the principles and strategies outlined in the book. Tailored for today's graduate students, postdocs, and beginning professors, Tomorrow's Professor: presents a no-holds-barred look at the academic enterprise ; describes a powerful preparation strategy to make you competitive for academic positions while maintaining your options for worthwhile careers in government and industry ; explains how to get the offer you want and start-up package you need to help ensure success in your first critical years on the job ; provides essential insights from experienced faculty on how to develop a rewarding academic career and a quality of life that is both balanced and fulfilling." -- Publisher description
Notes "IEEE Education Society, sponsor" -- T.P. verso
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject College teachers -- Vocational guidance -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
College teaching -- Vocational guidance -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Engineers -- Canada -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. -- Vocational guidance.
Electrical engineers -- Canada -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. -- Vocational guidance.
Electrical engineers -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. -- Vocational guidance.
Engineers -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. -- Vocational guidance.
Science -- Vocational guidance -- Canada -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Scientists -- Canada -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. -- Vocational guidance.
Science -- Vocational guidance -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Scientists -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. -- Vocational guidance.
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals.
Author IEEE Education Society.
LC no. 96037355
ISBN 0780311361