Tips for a successful professional program in academia: early career perspective

Abstract

M y name is Jason de Koff, and I am an associate professor at Tennessee State University. I engage in teaching, research, and extension (i.e., a three-way split appointment). I earned my Ph.D. in agronomy from Purdue University in 2008. As ASA's 2015 Early Career Professional Award recipient, I have been asked to provide tips for success based on my experiences in academia. Below are reflections on my early career, which serve as my top points of advice for new faculty members.