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Organizational Socialization: Experiences Of Junior Faculty In Athletic Training Education Programs, Stephanie M. Mazerolle, Sara Nottingham, Kelly Coleman
Organizational Socialization: Experiences Of Junior Faculty In Athletic Training Education Programs, Stephanie M. Mazerolle, Sara Nottingham, Kelly Coleman
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Background: New faculty members become oriented to their new positions through numerous methods, such as institutional mechanisms as well as networking with various individuals. The process of acculturation is often complex, and best understood from a socialization framework. Role transition for the faculty member is often accomplished through professional socialization, or the experiences prior to beginning a faculty position. However, role transition also continues once the newly minted doctoral student is catapulted into employment. This dynamic, on-going process is often seen as organizational socialization. Objective: We sought to understand how Athletic Training faculty members navigate role transition, from doctoral student …