Sternberg, Robert J.,
Starting your career in academic psychology / Robert J. Sternberg. - Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2017. - vi, 265 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: Part I In the beginning -- Chapter 1 Before you even start -- Chapter 2 Getting going -- Part II Teaching -- Chapter 3 Getting started teaching your courses -- Chapter 4 Collaborating with students -- Part III Research -- Chapter 5 Forming ideas for and implementing your research -- Setting up a lab -- Chapter 7 Forming collaborations -- Chapter 8 Getting a grant -- Part IV Service -- Chapter 11 Networking -- Chapter 12 Gicvng talks and lectures -- Chapter 13 Writing articles -- Chapter 14 Departmental and university politics -- Chapter 15 Preparing for tenure and promotion -- Chapter 16 Resolving conflicts -- Chapter 17 Twenty-one common mistakes junior faculty make -- Part V Professional advancement.
"This book provides a systematic guide for jump-starting a career in academic psychology—from applying and interviewing for academic positions, to settling in at a new job, to maximizing success during the pre-tenure years. The chapters cover all key skills in which new faculty must become proficient: teaching, conducting and funding faculty-level research, serving the department and field, and “softer” activities such as networking and navigating university politics. Given the demands and competition in the field, this guide is an essential roadmap for new faculty." --Provided by the publisher
Adult
Text in English
9781433826382 [paperback]
2016025385
Psychology--Study and teaching (Higher)
Psychology teachers.
College teaching--Vocational guidance.
Psychology--Vocational guidance.
Starting your career in academic psychology / Robert J. Sternberg. - Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2017. - vi, 265 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: Part I In the beginning -- Chapter 1 Before you even start -- Chapter 2 Getting going -- Part II Teaching -- Chapter 3 Getting started teaching your courses -- Chapter 4 Collaborating with students -- Part III Research -- Chapter 5 Forming ideas for and implementing your research -- Setting up a lab -- Chapter 7 Forming collaborations -- Chapter 8 Getting a grant -- Part IV Service -- Chapter 11 Networking -- Chapter 12 Gicvng talks and lectures -- Chapter 13 Writing articles -- Chapter 14 Departmental and university politics -- Chapter 15 Preparing for tenure and promotion -- Chapter 16 Resolving conflicts -- Chapter 17 Twenty-one common mistakes junior faculty make -- Part V Professional advancement.
"This book provides a systematic guide for jump-starting a career in academic psychology—from applying and interviewing for academic positions, to settling in at a new job, to maximizing success during the pre-tenure years. The chapters cover all key skills in which new faculty must become proficient: teaching, conducting and funding faculty-level research, serving the department and field, and “softer” activities such as networking and navigating university politics. Given the demands and competition in the field, this guide is an essential roadmap for new faculty." --Provided by the publisher
Adult
Text in English
9781433826382 [paperback]
2016025385
Psychology--Study and teaching (Higher)
Psychology teachers.
College teaching--Vocational guidance.
Psychology--Vocational guidance.