Why Become a College Professor

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Why Become a College Professor?

• Lyons, R. E. , McIntosh, M., Kysilka, M.L.
  (2003). Teaching college in an age of
  accountability. Boston Allyn Bacon.

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Being an esteemed professor. Teaching in a
discipline that stimulates your mind and brings
you recognition. Enjoying the lifestyle and perks
of a secure, venerated profession. Putting money
away for a retirement that will be stimulating
and productive. Working around other intelligent,
energetic people. Knowing you have a job that is
relatively insulated from the cycles of the
economy. Setting your own work schedule. Being
allowed or even encouraged to pursue your
research interests. What a fabulous
life! (Lyons, McIntosh,
Kysilka, 2003, p. 254).