This work guides the scientist on the journey from the end of a postdoctoral career to the point of promotion to Associate Professor. It includes a CD-ROM containing template worksheets and point-by-point instructions on how to complete them,

with downloadable blank worksheet versions. Included are six database program files that can be used to help the reader organize his/her laboratory specific reagents.

Jeremy M. Boss's career spans scholarship, teaching, and service. As author of more than 70 published research articles, Dr. Boss has taught in a variety of immunology and genetics related graduate school courses, served on 65 PhD thesis committees, and is currently course director for an immunology graduate course. Dr. Boss joined the faculty of Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology & Immunology in 1986, where he has been a Professor since 1997. Susan H. Eckert received her doctorate in Higher Education Policy from Georgia State University in 1995. The focus of Dr. Eckert's research was leadership issues that affect medical school basic science departments in research intensive universities. Dr. Eckert is currently the Associate Dean for Finance and Research Administration at the Emory University School of Nursing.

Introduction. The Authors. Cast of Characters. Acknowledgements. Part I: The Starting Gate. 1. Getting a Job. 2. Getting Started. 3. Getting Money. 4. Managing Your Laboratory. 5. Faculty Citizenship. Part II: Down the Stretch. 6. Being a Scholar. 7. Being a Teacher. 8. Mentoring 1 on 1. 9. Academic Service. Part III: The Finish Line. 10. Promotion and Tenure. 11. Survey Says. Part IV: Appendices. Lexicon. References and Resources.