Survive and Thrive in Academia - 9781138048652

Taylor & Francis

Survive and Thrive in AcademiaThe New Academics Pocket Mentor\nAuthor(s): Kate Woodthorpe\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138048652, 978-1138048652\nSynopsis\nA pocket mentor for the early career academic learning to strategically navigate the demands of an academic role, this book is a friendly and constructive companion providing hands-on advice about how to balance teaching responsibilities alongside other duties. More than just a how to, the text is a timely commentary on changes in higher education. Discussing contemporary developments and offering guidance on how to negotiate this evolving climate, the book uniquely captures the political, social, economic and cultural forces at play, taking into account the issues which influence and shape an academics career trajectory. Organised around the three main tasks within a conventional academic post teaching, research and administration the book includes tip.