Professors as Academic Leaders by Linda Evans - 9781350126626

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the evolving roles and perceptions of professors with "Professors as Academic Leaders" by Linda Evans. This insightful book delves into the expectations placed upon professors, their enacted professionalism, and how these dynamics shape academic leadership within higher education. Drawing on extensive research, including over 2,400 questionnaire responses and 90 interview transcripts, Linda Evans examines how professors are perceived by colleagues and how they view their own roles. The book discusses the implications for the future development of the professoriate and academic leadership in the UK context and beyond. Key aspects covered include: * The definition and achievement of professorial status. * Colleagues' perceptions of professors. * Professors' self-perceptions and the bases for these views. * The impact of neoliberal and post-neoliberal university environments. * Analysis of leadership and professionalism in academia. * Suggestions for refashioning the professorial role. "Professors as Academic Leaders" offers a comprehensive look at the demands, stresses, and rewards of the professorial position, questioning whether universities are fully leveraging the expertise of their senior academics and proposing actionable solutions. Summary: Professors as Academic Leaders book, by Linda Evans, published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. Features a paperback cover, English language version, and 296 pages. Explores academic leadership, professionalism, and the evolving roles of professors.