The Academic Career HandbookDesigned for those working, or hoping to work, within the higher education system, this handbook will also be of value to those in more established positions who want to develop their own careers or want to support younger colleagues. With an emphasis on supporting staff development, this timely handbook offers guidance on the craft of performing five key tasks - networking, teaching, researching, writing and managing. Additionally, issues such as getting published, networking, obtaining research funding, principles of teaching and assessment, and seeking promotion are discussed. The handbook is designed to be accessible, illuminating and entertaining, with useful advice and critical viewpoints juxtaposed. So if you want a successfully planned career instead of just 'letting it happen', then this handbook's for you. |
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The changing nature of higher education | 13 |
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academic administration academic career Academic Mobility academic roles academic writing activities administration advice and/or application appraisal approach areas assessment associated British Council British higher education chapter colleagues committee conference considered contacts course curriculum vitae demic discipline discussion E-mail ESRC European Commission evaluation example expect experience focus forms funders head of department Higher Education Supplement ideas important institutions interest involved issues journals Kogan lecturer Leverhulme Trust London managerial mentor networking Nuffield Foundation old boy networks Open University Open University Press opportunities organization papers part-time particular planning postgraduate practice professional programmes promotion proposal publication published referees relevant research assessment exercises research projects responsibilities seminars senior skills sources of further staff strategies successful tasks teacher tion tutor United Kingdom universities and colleges women