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This in-depth study will help those students considering a career as a college teacher determine whether it is an appropriate career choice.

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In his examination of the life of college professors, Mr. Hayes looks at the politics of academe, along with what would-be professors can expect in the way of a personal life, considering the demands that will be made of them. Among other topics, he explores the insufficiency of financial support, the issue of affirmative action, and the plight of adjunct instructors. He also delves into the advantages and disadvantages of teaching at the college level and offers suggestions on how to be both an effective instructor and a competent researcher. The Chronicle of Higher Education

In his examination of the life of college professors, Mr. Hayes looks at the politics of academe, along with what would-be professors can expect in the way of a personal life, considering the demands that will be made of them. Among other topics, he explores the insufficiency of financial support, the issue of affirmative action, and the plight of adjunct instructors. He also delves into the advantages and disadvantages of teaching at the college level and offers suggestions on how to be both an effective instructor and a competent researcher. The Chronicle Of Higher Education

In his examination of the life of college professors, Mr. Hayes looks at the politics of academe, along with what would-be professors can expect in the way of a personal life, considering the demands that will be made of them. Among other topics, he explores the insufficiency of financial support, the issue of affirmative action, and the plight of adjunct instructors. He also delves into the advantages and disadvantages of teaching at the college level and offers suggestions on how to be both an effective instructor and a competent researcher. Chronicle of Higher Education

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William Hayes has been a high school social studies teacher, department chair, assistant principal, and high school principal, and he served as superintendent of schools for the Byron-Bergen Central School District in Bergen, New York, from 1973 to 1994. An active member of the New York State Council of School Superintendents, he is the author of a council publication entitled The Superintendcy: Thoughts for New Superintendents. He has also written a number of books, also published by ScarecrowEducation, including Real-Life Case Studies for School Administrators, So You Want to Be a Superintendent?, Real-Life Case Studies for Teachers, and So You Want to Be a School Board Member?.

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