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MOVING TOWARD PROMOTION AND BEYOND: Understanding and connecting institutional needs and personal aspirations

Document Type

Book Chapter

Abstract

This chapter examines the typical workload of an academic in the three areas usually evaluated for a successful case for tenure: teaching, research, and service. It situates these arenas within the broader context of institutions of higher education, using the United States as an illustration. Through describing different types of institutions, the chapter points to the wide range of practices and expectations of the professoriate in different contexts. Finally, it draws on personal experience and anecdotes to offer practical advice on developing teaching, research, and service in the early years of a tenure clock, working toward a successful tenure case.

Publication Title

Thriving in An Academic Career: An International and Interdisciplinary Guide for Early Career Faculty

Publication Date

2024

First Page

336

Last Page

348

ISBN

9781040263433

DOI

10.4324/9781003342953-28

Keywords

academia, higher education, teaching, research, tenure

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