Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century
International Perspectives
By Laura E. Rumbley, Maria Yudkevich, Philip G. Altbach | Publisher: State University of New York Press
About the book
Young faculty are the future of academia, yet without attractive career paths for young academics, the future of the university is bleak. Featuring case studies from Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Norway, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, and the United States, Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century is the first book to analyze issues facing early-career higher education faculty in an international context. The contributors discuss how young academics are affected by contracts, salaries, the structure of careers, and institutional conditions. The analyses cover the full spectrum of the academic profession, including part-time jobs and short-term contracts, both in public and private institutions. The book also addresses what universities must do in order to attract young, qualified candidates.
Editions of Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438457277
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438457260
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438457284
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Young faculty are the future of academia, yet without attractive career paths for young academics, the future of the university is bleak. Featuring case studies from Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Norway, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, and the United States, Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century is the first book to analyze issues facing early-career higher education faculty in an international context. The contributors discuss how young academics are affected by contracts, salaries, the structure of careers, and institutional conditions. The analyses cover the full spectrum of the academic profession, including part-time jobs and short-term contracts, both in public and private institutions. The book also addresses what universities must do in order to attract young, qualified candidates.
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What is Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century about?
Young faculty are the future of academia, yet without attractive career paths for young academics, the future of the university is bleak. Featuring case studies from Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Norway, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, and the United States, Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century is the first book to analyze issues facing early-career higher education faculty in an international context. The contributors discuss how young academics are affected by contracts, salaries, the structure of careers, and institutional conditions. The analyses cover the full spectrum of the academic profession, including part-time jobs and short-term contracts, both in public and private institutions. The book also addresses what universities must do in order to attract young, qualified candidates.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Higher education, tertiary education
Where can I read a sample of Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438457277
How long is Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century and how many pages does it have?
Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century has 376 page(s)
Is Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Global Issues in Higher Education
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century?
Laura E. Rumbley, Maria Yudkevich, Philip G. Altbach
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Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438457277) and paperback(ISBN 9781438457260) and pdf(ISBN 9781438457284)
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