Tenure hacks : the 12 secrets of making tenure / Russell James, J.D., Ph.D.
"A brutally Machiavellian guidebook on how to make tenure for the current or aspiring assistant professor, this irreverent treasure trove of tips and tricks pulls back the curtain on the tenure game and how to win it."--Publisher's description.
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| Language: | English |
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[United States] :
[CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform],
[2014]
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| Physical Description: | 145 pages ; 21 cm |
| Format: | Book |
Contents:
- It's a (money) game : follow the money, know the game
- Winning doesn't always matter : it's the CV, stupid
- Why you won't be told the truth : conflicting interests
- Focus, focus, focus : don't follow your passion
- It's all about timing : the clock is 3 years, not 6
- The right publishing mindset : it's fishing, not baseball
- The right publishing practices : watch the clock
- Suck at teaching : escape the time sink
- Win the student evaluation game : gaming the system
- The real purpose of conferences : not what you think
- The potential poison of early grants : not all that glitters is good (for you)
- Politics & service : join the silent minority
- The job hunt : getting to the tenure track in the first place.