Abstract
This article offers guidance for new faculty members seeking to establish successful academic careers, particularly in theatre and related fields. The discussion emphasizes the importance of appropriate academic credentials, realistic expectations regarding salary, and strategies for navigating institutional culture. It warns against association with negative colleagues, underscores the need for sustained motivation in teaching and production, and highlights the value of balancing creative work with research and service. Practical considerations such as understanding tenure procedures, building relationships with senior faculty, and contributing to departmental governance are presented as central to long-term success. The article concludes that persistence, professional engagement, and a genuine commitment to teaching and learning are critical to thriving in the academic profession.
Recommended Citation
Yowell, Bob
(1987)
"Making It in Academe: Advice to Young Faculty,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 60, Article 22.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol60/iss1/22
