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The following sources are based on feedback from mentees and mentors over time, and include but are not limited to those outlined in the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/faculty-mentor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2015\/01\/Possible-issues-for-discussion-in-a-mentoring-session.pdf\">mentoring session discussion topics (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lack-of-time\">Lack of Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dealing with co-workers and colleagues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job preparation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivery of professional services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dealing with students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal\/professional balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unrealistic-expectations\">Unrealistic Expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set unreasonable self-expectations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expect high levels of initial success<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expect close collegial ties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expect high intellectual stimulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-feelings-of-isolation\">Feelings of Isolation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Colleague indifference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chair\/Supervisor\u2019s lack of support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unfamiliarity with institutional process and culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of access to information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inadequate-feedback-and-recognition\">Inadequate Feedback and Recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poor student feedback or evaluations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of clear expectations about performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little participation in department\/unit decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In addition to simply learning the ropes of academia, there are many additional sources of stress that junior faculty must face. 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