ABSTRACT
Academic career paths appear to be quite standard, transparent, and achievable with dedication and hard work. This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts covered in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book is designed for active engagement. Individuals from any of the groups that were identified as potential readers finds the book helpful as a guide to what types of ethical issues might be faced at any stage of their career, and finds examples hit close to home. Ethical issues related to research are likely to dominate early discussions, with graduate students often occupied with PhD course typically comprised of dozens of journal articles for review and analysis. Annual meetings typically offer junior faculty career development workshops, styled as consortia, which are meant to share career experiences and best practices with peers. Senior academics typically comprise the faculty leading consortia, and they have broad discretion on what to cover over a half or full day.
