 Making academic superheroes. Chapter 1 in How to be an Academic Superhero, 2023, pp 1-9 from Edward Elgar Publishing Abstract: This volume addresses the challenges faced by scholars in establishing and maintaining academic careers in the arts, social sciences, and humanities. It recognizes the increasing competitiveness and uncertainty in the employment market and aims to provide guidance for early-career academics. The book acknowledges the anxieties caused by job insecurity, heavy workloads, and performance-based cultures in universities. It highlights the growing emphasis on quantitative measures of success, such as rankings and publication numbers, which overshadow other valuable aspects of academia. The book aims to level the playing field by offering advice and insights on career success, mentorship, and effective work strategies. It emphasizes the need for academics to prioritize their personal and professional needs while navigating the demands of contemporary universities. The book covers various aspects of academic career development, including qualifications, networking, securing employment, publishing, teaching, and maintaining well-being. It recognizes the multifaceted nature of success and advocates for a holistic approach to academic careers. Keywords: Business and Management; Education; Politics and Public Policy General Academic Interest (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:elg:eechap:21863_1 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from Access Statistics for this chapter More chapters in Chapters from Edward Elgar Publishing |
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