Demystifying the Academic Promotion Process

Abstract Moving up the career ladder has its rewards – more money, of course. However, in academia, it could also mean more time and autonomy to pursue your research interests and greater ability to influence the direction of your department and your field. However, getting a promotion takes time an...

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Published inAchieving Academic Promotion pp. 3 - 27
Main Authors Mahat, Marian, Tatebe, Jennifer
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United Kingdom Emerald Publishing Limited 28.01.2019
Subjects
Education
job application
academic employment
Academic promotion
adjunct faculty
academic advancement
tenure
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Summary:Abstract Moving up the career ladder has its rewards – more money, of course. However, in academia, it could also mean more time and autonomy to pursue your research interests and greater ability to influence the direction of your department and your field. However, getting a promotion takes time and effort, mixed in with a pinch of luck and willingness, while keeping your day job ticking over. Amidst all this, you also need to ensure you are across the process and criteria – slightly different at every university and different yet again in institutions overseas. This chapter will demystify the process by providing you with a useful overview across global contexts, tips, and tested techniques for making yourself promotion ready.
ISBN:1787569020
9781787569027
DOI:10.1108/978-1-78756-899-020191003