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This chapter discusses how contingent f acuity can be competitive in the marketplace by participating in two complimentary professional activities—online teaching and born digital scholarship. These nontraditional activities allow contingent f acuity to demonstrate information technology skills and innovation and can build an author’s reputation quickly and foster collaboration. The authors also explore challenges associated with electronic teaching and publishing activities.
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Watson, J.A., Christianson, L.W. (2015). Born-Digital Work: Opportunities for Collaboration and Career Growth. In: Guglielmo, L., Gaillet, L.L. (eds) Contingent Faculty Publishing in Community: Case Studies for Successful Collaborations. Palgrave Pivot, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137491626_6
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