Intro
Preface
Introduction
Contents
1 A Changing Profession
Introduction
Changes Coming to the Profession
A New Way of Doing Accounting
Big Picture Technology Trends
Connecting to Higher Education
The Intersection of IT & Financial Services
The Profession of the Future
A Word About Disruption
The Takeaway
Wrapping Up
Reflection Questions
Additional Readings
2 Making the Transition
Introduction
Transition Factors for Practitioners
The Big Picture
Assessing Academic Positions
The Different Types of Doctorates
Decision Factors

Why My Story Is not Universal
What You Should Consider
Reflection Questions
Additional Readings
3 The (Career) Options
Introduction
An Alternative Approach
The Big Three
The Constituent Groups
Who Is Your Customer?
The Loan and Scholarship Industry
Types of Academic Roles
Adjunct Teaching-Pros and Cons
Lecturer
Contract Faculty
Tenure Track Opportunities
The Tenure Journey
Variety Is Key
Wrap Up
Reflection Questions
Additional Readings
4 Institutional Options
Introduction
Non-teaching Academic Careers

Types of Qualified Academics
The Alternative Academic Perspective
New Entrants
Non-academic Education
Community Colleges
Private Universities
Public Universities
International Work
A Potential Path Forward
Collaborative Competition
Reflection Questions
Additional Readings
5 The Academic Workload
Introduction
The Big Shift
Crafting a Narrative
The Importance of Creativity
New Topical Areas
Bringing Value in an Interdisciplinary Landscape
Every Institution Is Different
Teaching and Instruction
Research
Additional Opportunities

So, What Counts the Most?
The Review and Editorial Process
How to Approach Editors
Non-academic Editing and Reviews
The Review Process
Trends in Editorial Processes and Content Production
Commercial Versus Open Source
Text Production Process
Can Publishing Be a Service?
Grant Writing and Fundraising
Building a Balanced Brand
The Importance of a Backup Strategy
Reflection Questions
Additional Readings
6 My Personal Transition
Introduction
The Why?
What Practitioners Need to Consider
What Comes Next?
Other Items to Consider

What If You Have to Move?
Remote Work and Commuting
Decentralizing Higher Education
Fellowship Quick Take
Institute Employment
Wrapping Up
Reflection Questions
Additional Readings
7 Building Bridges
Introduction
The Tenure Connection
Predatory Journals and Practices
Real World Classroom
Collaboration Between Institutions
Bringing Business to Higher Education
Reflection Questions
Additional Readings
8 Building an Academic Portfolio
Introduction
Tenure Process-Frequently Asked Questions