Starter Kit: New to the Faculty

Starting your first tenure-track position can feel like a dream come true. But it can also bring anxiety: How do you develop a good work-life balance? What is the right mix of teaching, research and service? How do you navigate a new campus culture?

This collection of essays written by experienced professors offers answers to those questions and more. It includes:

• Tips for what to do on your first week in a new job
• How to avoid the “good deeds” that undermine a faculty member’s career
• Advice on how to find a mentor

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