Chapter 13. Preparing for tenure & promotion
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Kimberly L. Geeslin✝
Abstract
The present chapter addresses the core issues related to the process of securing tenure with the primary goal of identifying the sources of confusion and making transparent some of the unspoken expectations that tend to dominate the field of applied linguistics. It is our belief that the better one understands the process the more likely one is able to manage the anxiety and demands associated with tenure-track positions, and even enjoy these years. We begin with the idea that there are certain behaviors that can be useful during the entire pre-tenure process (and beyond!) and that there is a certain chronology as well: starting off right, preparing for the mid-term review and then, putting on those final touches as you near the dossier submission stage. We close with a brief discussion of perspective and highlight behaviors that make successful academics throughout the career trajectory.
Abstract
The present chapter addresses the core issues related to the process of securing tenure with the primary goal of identifying the sources of confusion and making transparent some of the unspoken expectations that tend to dominate the field of applied linguistics. It is our belief that the better one understands the process the more likely one is able to manage the anxiety and demands associated with tenure-track positions, and even enjoy these years. We begin with the idea that there are certain behaviors that can be useful during the entire pre-tenure process (and beyond!) and that there is a certain chronology as well: starting off right, preparing for the mid-term review and then, putting on those final touches as you near the dossier submission stage. We close with a brief discussion of perspective and highlight behaviors that make successful academics throughout the career trajectory.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Chapter 1. On the state of professional development in applied linguistics 1
- Chapter 2. Demystifying the process 7
- Chapter 3. Navigating graduate school and academia 21
- Chapter 4. Making the most of your applied linguistics conference experience 41
- Chapter 5. Towards achieving work-life balance in academia 49
- Chapter 6. Towards the successful completion of a doctoral dissertation 65
- Chapter 7. Navigating the academic job market 79
- Chapter 8. Handling interpersonal and departmental dynamics 99
- Chapter 9. Reviewing manuscripts for academic journals 113
- Chapter 10. Engaging with professional organizations 139
- Chapter 11. Supervising doctoral students and managing the supervisor-supervisee relationship 153
- Chapter 12. Crossing over 165
- Chapter 13. Preparing for tenure & promotion 181
- Index 203
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Chapter 1. On the state of professional development in applied linguistics 1
- Chapter 2. Demystifying the process 7
- Chapter 3. Navigating graduate school and academia 21
- Chapter 4. Making the most of your applied linguistics conference experience 41
- Chapter 5. Towards achieving work-life balance in academia 49
- Chapter 6. Towards the successful completion of a doctoral dissertation 65
- Chapter 7. Navigating the academic job market 79
- Chapter 8. Handling interpersonal and departmental dynamics 99
- Chapter 9. Reviewing manuscripts for academic journals 113
- Chapter 10. Engaging with professional organizations 139
- Chapter 11. Supervising doctoral students and managing the supervisor-supervisee relationship 153
- Chapter 12. Crossing over 165
- Chapter 13. Preparing for tenure & promotion 181
- Index 203
