Women in the Academy: Learning From Our Diverse Career Pathways

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This edited collection examines womens roles in the academy. Statistics show that women outnumber men in most universities and that womens pay still lags behind mens, but the numbers only hint at the broader story. This edited collection fills that gap with the stories of twelve womenfrom part-time faculty to college presidentswho answer key questions such as why they pursued a career in the academy and how they handled childcare issues and sexism in the workplace. Advice, encouragement, and caution are offered to guide those considering a career in the academy and those already in academe who are wondering about their options. This book is recommended for burgeoning female scholars and for established scholars of any gender in womens studies, gender studies, higher education, and communication studies.

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Of the life histories of women in higher education, this is the best I've read. Women in the Academy will be a valuable resource for any woman considering a career in academe. It's easy for me to envision that many will be inspired to take the plunge after reading this book. -- Nicholas H. Wolfinger, University of Utah, and co-author of Do Babies Matter: Gender and Family in the Ivory Tower

Author Bio

Nichola D. Gutgold is professor of communication arts and sciences and associate dean of academics at Schreyer Honors College at Pennsylvania State University. Angela Linse is executive director of the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence and associate dean for teaching in the Office of Undergraduate Education at Pennsylvania State University.