Full Description
A useful compendium of 'survival' advice for the faculty newcomer on a variety of subjects: practical tips on classroom teaching, student performance evaluation, detailed advice on grant-writing, student advising, professional service, and publishing.
Contents
PART I: PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS
Institutional Environment and the Academic Community
Faculty Mentoring
PART II: FACULTY WORK ACTIVITIES
Teaching: Lectures and Discussion
Active Learning and Other Instructional Management Issues
Advising Students
Getting Published
The Art of Grantsmanship
Faculty Service
Legal Issues and the Professorate
Concluding Considerations
Further Thoughts