'This book provides the career mentor most of us never had — knowledgeable, consistently supportive and strategic.' Professor Graham Gibbs, Centre for Higher Education Practice, Open University, UK 'If you want to make a name for yourself you need to plan your career, and this book will help you do that.' Sir Gustav Nossal ' refreshingly personal style sound advice is a hallmark of this book.' Owen Hicks, President, Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia The academic world is changing faster than ever before — job stability is a thing of the past and career paths are less certain. Whether you've just started working in higher education or are mid-career, Managing Your Academic Career offers you insights and proven strategies for success. This is the sort of information that most academics wish they had known years earlier, including: * how to establish networks * how to assess your prospects for promotion * how to climb out of a teaching rut * how to develop a theme for your journal publications * etc.