{"product_id":"tomorrows-professor-isbn-9780780311367","title":"Tomorrow's Professor","description":"\u003ci\u003eTomorrow's Professor\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to help you prepare for, find, and succeed at academic careers in science and engineering. It looks at the full range of North American four-year academic institutions while featuring 30 vignettes and more than 50 individual stories that bring to life the principles and strategies outlined in the book. \u003cp\u003eTailored for today's graduate students, postdocs, and beginning professors, \u003ci\u003eTomorrow's Professor\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents a no-holds-barred look at the academic enterprise \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes a powerful preparation strategy to make you competitive for academic positions while maintaining your options for worthwhile careers in government and industry \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how to get the offer you want and start-up package you need to help ensure success in your first critical years on the job \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides essential insights from experienced faculty on how to develop a rewarding academic career and a quality of life that is both balanced and fulfilling \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cnew\u003e Bonus material is available for free download at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/booksupport.wiley.com\"\u003ehttp:\/\/booksupport.wiley.com\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/new\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e At a time when anxiety about academic career opportunities for Ph.D.s in these field is at an all-time high, \u003ci\u003eTomorrow's Professor\u003c\/i\u003e provides a much-needed practical approach to career development. \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Setting the Stage 1 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 The Academic Enterprise 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Science and Engineering in Higher Education 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 New Challenges for the Professoriate 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Preparing for an Academic Career 81 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Your Professional Preparation Strategy 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Research as a Graduate Student and Postdoc 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Teaching Experiences Prior to Becoming a Professor 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Finding and Getting the Best Possible Academic Position 165 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Identifying the Possibilities 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Applying for Positions 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Getting the Results You Want 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Looking Ahead to Your First Years on the Job - Advice from the Field 241 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChanging Gears 243 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Insights on Time Management 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Insights on Teaching and Learning 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Insights on Research 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Insights on Professional Responsibility 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Insights on Tenure 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Insights on Academia: Needed Changes 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Appendixes 363 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Possible Items for Inclusion in a Teaching Portfolio 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Statement of Personal Philosophy Regarding Teaching and Learning 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Professional Associations for Academic Job Seekers in Science and Engineering 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Faculty Position 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix E Sample Offer Letters 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix F Elements Found in Most Successful Proposals 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix G Common Shortcomings of Grant Proposals 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eRichard M. Reis\u003c\/b\u003e is the Executive Director of the Stanford Integrated Manufacturing Association and the Associate Director for Global Learning Partnerships in the Stanford University Learning Laboratory. Dr. Reis is also a consulting professor in both the Stanford University Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments. Among his many responsibilities is the teaching of a year-round seminar on preparing graduate students for academic careers in science, engineering, and business. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCareers\/Higher Education\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTomorrow's Professor Preparing For Academic Careers in Science and Engineering\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This (book) should be a major hit. There is no competition, there is a crying need, the book is interesting, well written, and comprehensive.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMichael Lightner\u003c\/b\u003e, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University of Colorado at Boulder\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a 'must read' for anyone considering or 'smack in the middle' of an academic career. In particular, the incorporation of advice from those in the field makes it unique and invaluable.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKim Needy\u003c\/b\u003e, Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Simply the best book on the market for scientists; comprehensive, analytical and broad in focus.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eAnne J. 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