9780801874512 - The Two-Body Problem: Dual-Career-Couple Hiring Policies in Higher Education di Wolf-Wendel, Lisa; Twombly, Susan B.; Rice, Suzanne (11 risultati)

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Approximately eight of every ten academics have spouses or partners who are working professionals, and almost half of these partners are academics as well. In fact, dual-career academic couples are so prevalent that "the two-body problem" has become a common way of referring to the situation. Increasingly intense competition to hire the best faculty forces institutions to assist dual-career couples in finding suitable employment for the accompanying spouse or partner. The authors of "The Two-Body Problem" examine policies and practices used by colleges and universities to respond to the needs of dual-career couples within the economic, legal and demographic contexts of higher education. Using data from an extensive survey of public and private universities as well as in-depth case studies of institutions representing distinctive approaches to this problem, the authors find that the type of institution - its location, size, governance, mission and resource availability - is a critical factor in determining dual-career employment options.The book describes various accommodation models in depth and provides valuable information for college and university administrators responsible for hiring faculty and supporting their performance. Dual-career academic couples are now so prevalent that "the two-body problem" has become a common way of referring to the situation. The authors examine policies and practices used by colleges and universities to respond to the needs of these couples. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Condizione: New. The Two-Body Problem describes various accommodation models in depth and provides valuable information for college and university administrators responsible for hiring faculty and supporting their performance. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 431. . 2004. Hardback. . . . .

Condizione: New. The Two-Body Problem describes various accommodation models in depth and provides valuable information for college and university administrators responsible for hiring faculty and supporting their performance. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 431. . 2004. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Condizione: New. The Two-Body Problem describes various accommodation models in depth and provides valuable information for college and university administrators responsible for hiring faculty and supporting their performance.&Uumlber den AutorLi.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Approximately eight of every ten academics have spouses or partners who are working professionals, and almost half of these partners are academics as well. In fact, dual-career academic couples are so prevalent that "the two-body problem" has become a common way of referring to the situation. Increasingly intense competition to hire the best faculty forces institutions to assist dual-career couples in finding suitable employment for the accompanying spouse or partner. The authors of "The Two-Body Problem" examine policies and practices used by colleges and universities to respond to the needs of dual-career couples within the economic, legal and demographic contexts of higher education. Using data from an extensive survey of public and private universities as well as in-depth case studies of institutions representing distinctive approaches to this problem, the authors find that the type of institution - its location, size, governance, mission and resource availability - is a critical factor in determining dual-career employment options.The book describes various accommodation models in depth and provides valuable information for college and university administrators responsible for hiring faculty and supporting their performance. Dual-career academic couples are now so prevalent that "the two-body problem" has become a common way of referring to the situation. The authors examine policies and practices used by colleges and universities to respond to the needs of these couples. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.