Career Advancement for Tourism and Hospitality Academics: Publish, Network, Study, and Plan

Authors: Weber, K. and Ladkin, A.

Journal: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research

Volume: 32

Issue: 4

Pages: 448-466

eISSN: 1557-7554

ISSN: 1096-3480

DOI: 10.1177/1096348008321365

Abstract:

In recent years there has been considerable growth in the number of undergraduate and graduate tourism and hospitality programs at universities around the world. Consequently, the demand for qualified people to fill academic positions in the field is increasing. Despite much research on the demands and expectations of skills from the industry on tourism and hospitality graduates, little is known about who is teaching these graduates, their backgrounds, and strategies they employ to advance their careers. This article reports on the findings of an Internet survey of 342 tourism and hospitality academics from around the world on various aspects related to career development. The importance these academics place on select career strategies in general and for their personal career advancement is assessed, and differences in perception based on gender, seniority, and time of entry into academia are examined. Insights into academics'satisfaction with their career advancement and career barriers are also provided. © 2008 International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education.

Source: Scopus

CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY ACADEMICS: PUBLISH, NETWORK, STUDY, and PLAN

Authors: Weber, K. and Ladkin, A.

Journal: JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM RESEARCH

Volume: 32

Issue: 4

Pages: 448-466

eISSN: 1557-7554

ISSN: 1096-3480

DOI: 10.1177/1096348008321365

Source: Web of Science (Lite)

Career Advancement for Tourism and Hospitality Academics: Publish, Network, Study, and Plan

Authors: Weber, K. and Ladkin, A.

Journal: Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research

Volume: 32

Pages: 448-466

ISSN: 1096-3480

DOI: 10.1177/1096348008321365

Abstract:

In recent years there has been considerable growth in the number of undergraduate and graduate tourism and hospitality programs at universities around the world. Consequently, the demand for qualified people to fill academic positions in the field is increasing. Despite much research on the demands and expectations of skills from the industry on tourism and hospitality graduates, little is known about who is teaching these graduates, their backgrounds, and strategies they employ to advance their careers. This article reports on the findings of an Internet survey of 342 tourism and hospitality academics from around the world on various aspects related to career development. The importance these academics place on select career strategies in general and for their personal career advancement is assessed, and differences in perception based on gender, seniority, and time of entry into academia are examined. Insights into academics’ satisfaction with their career advancement and career barriers are also provided.

http://jht.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/32/4/448

Source: Manual

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