The New Academic: A Strategic Handbook

by Shelda Debowski

Overview

A definitive textbook on adult services, bringing the topic alive for students with a perspective and depth of understanding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780335245352
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2012
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

Shelda Debowski is Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Notre Dame Australia. She previously held the role of Professor of Higher Education Development at the University of Western Australia. She has over 30 years experience in the sector, has led a number of initiatives supporting enhanced academic practice and development and is recognised as a leading commentator in the field.

Table of Contents

List of tables ix

List of figures xi

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xix

Section 1 Getting started as an academic

1 Academic work 3

2 Academic work in a competitive and globalized sector 11

3 Entering academe 19

4 Getting started in a new academic role 30

5 Successful approaches to mentorship and sponsorship 36

Section 2 Making a difference as an effective teacher

6 The changing context of higher education learning and teaching 49

7 Key principles for achieving quality learning 55

8 Applying the principles in practice 64

9 Managing your teaching role: practical tips and strategies 76

10 Scholarship and research of learning and teaching 83

Section 3 Building an effective research track record

11 What makes a successful researcher? 93

12 Getting published 103

13 Getting funded 115

14 Supervising research students 126

15 Research project management 137

Section 4 Effective engagement

16 The engaged academic 153

17 External engagement and relationship management 161

Section 5 Strategic advancement in academic settings

18 Academic leadership 177

19 Operating effectively in academic cultures 186

20 Effective career and priority management 194

21 Enacting your strategy 207

References 215

Index 231