4: FORMAL AND INFORMAL SUPPORT FOR PRETENURE FACULTY: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATORS AND INSTITUTIONS. (10th October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mettetal, Gwendolyn; McGuire, Gail M.
• Is Part Of: To improve the academy. Volume 32:Number 1(2013)
• Page Start: 59
• Page End: 72
• Publication Date: 2017-10-10
• Subjects: College teachers -- In-service training -- United States -- Periodicals; College teaching -- United States -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- United States -- Faculty -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- United States -- Planning -- Periodicals; Lesgeven; Kwaliteitsverbetering; Hoger onderwijs; College teachers -- In-service training; College teaching; Universities and colleges -- Faculty; Universities and colleges -- Planning; United States; Periodicals; 378.1250973
• DOI: 10.1002/j.2334-4822.2013.tb00698.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1065-237X

Abstract

Abstract : We analyze interviews from sixty‐five faculty and administrators to understand the formal and informal types of support that pretenure faculty use to navigate their way to tenure. By understanding the different types of support that pretenure faculty need, institutions can better address the diverse issues that junior faculty confront when preparing for tenure and can ensure that all candidates receive some type of support. We conclude that institutions need to be intentional about offering both formal and informal support to pretenure faculty at various points in their careers.