Becoming a Professor

This guide offers a clear and comprehensive roadmap for students pursuing a long-term academic career, from undergraduate studies through to achieving full professorship. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience as a faculty member at a leading research university, Dr. Su Yeong Kim provides detailed insights into the academic milestones that shape each stage of the professorial journey.

The book walks readers through critical phases, emphasizing milestones to accomplish during the overlooked foundational years as an undergraduate student to eventually become a full professor. This step-by-step guide includes preparing for and applying to Ph.D. programs, succeeding as a graduate student and postdoctoral scholar, and advancing through the academic ranks as a professor. With practical advice on publishing, grant writing, mentoring, and navigating the tenure process, this guide equips aspiring professors with the knowledge and strategies necessary for academic success.