Crafting scholarly life: Strategies for creating meaning in academic careers
Wellman, E., & Spreitzer, G.M. (2010). Crafting scholarly life: Strategies for creating meaning in academic careers. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 31, 1-5.
Abstract:
Job crafting, which occurs when individuals proactively make changes to their jobs, can be a useful tool for academics seeking more meaningful careers. We suggest changes to the cognitive, task, and relational aspects of academic jobs that can infuse scholarly work with more personal meaning.