Seeking an Academic Department Chairperson

2004 ◽  
Vol 183 (1) ◽  
pp. 244-245
Author(s):  
Stephen R. Baker
Keyword(s):  
Academic Department ◽  
Department Chairperson

Seeking an Academic Department Chairperson

2003 ◽  
Vol 181 (4) ◽  
pp. 951-954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard B. Gunderman ◽  
Kenneth A. Buckwalter ◽  
Joshua M. Farber
Keyword(s):  
Academic Department ◽  
Department Chairperson

scholarly journals The career psychological experiences of academic department chairpersons at a South African university

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 22-45
Author(s):  
Frans Cilliers ◽  
J W Pienaar
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Depth Psychology ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Academic Department ◽  
Department Chairpersons ◽  
Department Chairperson ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Psychological Experiences

The existing research on the academic department chairperson focuses on the structure of the position more than on the role in terms of career, psychological functioning, coping and well-being of the incumbent. The objective of this research was to describe the career psychological experiences of academic department chairpersons (ADC) in their organisational role. A qualitative and descriptive research design was chosen for a case study of 24 chairpersons. Data were gathered using a focus group followed by thematic analysis. The manifesting themes were crossing the boundary into the career of an ADC, relationships, experienced confl ict and loss in the role, personal well-being and future career as an ADC. A psychological profile was constructed, and the data were interpreted on the basis of various stress coping models. It was concluded that these ADCs did not cope well psychologically, which significantly influenced their work performance. Research on the depth psychology role analysis of the ADC was recommended, followed by an inter-university investigation into the career dilemmas experienced, resulting in their lack of work satisfaction and productivity.

How (Not) to Lead Academia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Abambres
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Student Assessment ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Academic Leadership ◽  
Academic Department ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Role Assignment ◽  
Professional Career

This work reports several issues found by the author throughout his professional career, concerning academic leadership. Topics like (i) out-of-field teaching/researching, and (ii) time management in faculty hiring or new role assignment, are addressed. Besides, the author describes which fundamental decisions he´d take if he could manage a higher education institution or academic department. The topics covered are crucial for the success of any higher education institution, such as (a) hiring, (b) social engagement, (c) student assessment, (d) open mindedness, (e) prompt communication, (f) passion in work, and (g) freedom / trust.

Contributions to the History of Psychology: XXIV. Role of Women Psychologists in the History of Psychology in the South

1976 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 611-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen Kimmel
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
History Of Psychology ◽  
Academic Department ◽  
The South ◽  
Women Psychologists ◽  
History Of ◽  
Role Of Women ◽  
Personal Career

Survey data on the personal career history and the history of the academic department with which they were affiliated are summarized for 33 women psychologist respondents. The results showed that women have played a role in the development of psychology in the South as program pioneers and leaders, as scientists, and, most notably, as mentors for other women.

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