Organizational Rhetoric in the Academy: Junior Faculty Perceptions and Roles

• In Event: Tell Us What to Believe: Organizational Rhetoric

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to examine junior faculty perceptions of roles and expectations related to achieving tenure. We utilized a mixed-method approach conducting quantitative and qualitative surveys, as well a rhetorical analysis of promotion and tenure policies using Fantasy Theme Analysis. The findings from the study illustrate the continued presence of the Publish or Perish syndrome as well as other significant issues related to role conflict within the context of the tenure process.

Authors

• Cindy Gordon, University of North Texas

• Karen Anderson, University of North Texas