{"product_id":"the-essential-guide-to-being-thomas-goetz-9798538560608","title":"The Essential Guide to Being a University Professor: Lessons from Europe: Tips for New and Experienced Academics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis little book gives short and concise insights into the central areas of activities of professors from the perspective of a university professor who has worked in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Many of the aspects emphasized will, however, be relevant and helpful for those who work in countries other than that, especially for those who live outside of Europe but wish to embark on a career as a professor in Europe. The book tells us how things work at European universities, but many of the aspects addressed in it can be transferred to other settings. It presents concrete tips on how to act in individual areas - often in a humorous and entertaining way. This book was writ- ten with several target groups in mind, for which it will be significant on different levels: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessors\u003c\/b\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e... will be inspired to reflect on and optimize their actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThose who wish to start a career as a professor (especially in Europe)\u003c\/b\u003e ...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e... will learn about the exciting and challenging activities that will be part of their core activities (research and teaching) and what goes beyond that (building new structures).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStaff of professors\u003c\/b\u003e ...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e... will be able to better understand or gauge their boss's actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThose who are interested in the work of professors, especially in Europe, \u003c\/b\u003e ...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e... will gain insights into the tasks and everyday work life of professors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessors who want to build new structures\u003c\/b\u003e ...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e... will receive tips on strategic planning, reflecting on, and optimizing their actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThose who are affected by new structures\u003c\/b\u003e ...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e... will be able to better assess the actions of professors who are building new structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThose who are interested in building structures outside of university \u003c\/b\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e... will be inspired to transfer specific strategies to a non-university context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThird-party funds? Third-party funds! Third-party funds. Optimizing time spent on teaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't take things personally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeetings - understanding and applying strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal and informal addresses in research groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe soft light of long-term planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of assertion and the power of obstruction Knucklehead bonus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the chainsaw, not the file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping the forest instead of obsessing over individual trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Goetz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8538560603\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798538560608\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/06\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.23d","brand":"Thomas Goetz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43981619069183,"sku":"9798538560608","price":8.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_577f9674-6b8e-42f2-b4ca-947985e9abb4.jpg?v=1683256589","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-essential-guide-to-being-thomas-goetz-9798538560608","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}