Aspiring Academics

By: Association of American Geographers Staff

Drawing on several years of research, this set of essays is designed to help graduate students and early career faculty start their careers in geography and related social and environmental sciences. "Aspiring Academics " stresses the interdependence of teaching, research, and service--and the importance of achieving a healthy balance of professional and personal life--while doing faculty work. Each chapter provides accessible, forward-looking advice on topics that often cause the most stress in the first years of a college or university appointment.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0136048919
• ISBN13: 9780136048916
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 6.0"