<i>Tomorrow's Professor</i> is designed to help you prepare for, find, and succeed at academic careers in science and engineering. It looks at the full range of North American four-year academic institutions while featuring 30 vignettes and more than 50 individual stories that bring to life the principles and strategies outlined in the book.<p>Tailored for today's graduate students, postdocs, and beginning professors, <i>Tomorrow's Professor</i>:<ul><LI> Presents a no-holds-barred look at the academic enterprise <LI> Describes a powerful preparation strategy to make you competitive for academic positions while maintaining your options for worthwhile careers in government and industry<LI> Explains how to get the offer you want and start-up package you need to help ensure success in your first critical years on the job<LI> Provides essential insights from experienced faculty on how to develop a rewarding academic career and a quality of life that is both balanced and fulfilling</ul>At a time when anxiety about academic career opportunities for Ph.D.s in these field is at an all-time high, <i>Tomorrow's Professor</i> provides a much-needed practical approach to career development.