Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2012

Publication Source

Learning Communities Journal

Abstract

This article focuses on findings from a qualitative study of the experiences of pretenured faculty within their first two years in the academy. The authors share narratives from faculty participants who are diverse in their disciplinary backgrounds and prior experiences, focusing on the expectations they had upon entering the profession, the challenges they encountered, and what they found helpful for meeting the many demands of faculty life. Their stories provide evidence of the enduring need for faculty learning communities. Implications of this work can inform the efforts of faculty developers, college and university administrators, and anyone with an interest in supporting tenure-track faculty.

Inclusive pages

85-101

ISBN/ISSN

1946-0597

Document Version

Published Version

Comments

This document has been made available for download by permission of the publisher.

Permission documentation on file.

Publisher

Miami University

Volume

4

Peer Reviewed

yes


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