Early Second-career Faculty: a Phenomenological Study of Their Transition Into a New Profession
Description:
In this phenomenological study I investigated the experiences of early second-career, tenure-track faculty members who entered academe after working in a position outside of higher education for at least five years. The purpose of this study was to learn about experiences and factors that contributed or impeded to the success of second-career faculty members. Eight early second-career faculty members, from a four-year university located in the Dallas Metroplex area, were interviewed. Participan…
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Date:
August 2015
Creator:
Assaad, Elizabeth A.
Partner:
UNT Libraries