Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-309) and indexes.

Introduction: Why New Professors Need Timely Advice -- Sect. I. Moderate Work at Teaching -- 1. Wait -- 2. Begin Before Feeling Ready -- 3. Prepare and Present in Brief, Regular Sessions -- 4. Stop -- 5. Moderate Overattachment and Overreaction -- 6. Moderate Negative Thinking and Strong Emotions -- 7. Let Others Do Some of the Work -- 8. Moderate Classroom Incivilities -- Sect. II. Write in Mindful Ways -- 9. Wait -- 10. Begin Writing Early (Before Feeling Ready) -- 11. Work with Constancy and Moderation -- 12. Stop -- 13. Work with Balance -- 14. Let Go of Negative Thoughts -- 15. Moderate Emotions -- 16. Moderate Attachments -- 17. Let Others Do Some of the Work -- 18. Limit Wasted Effort -- Sect. III. Socialize and Serve with Compassion -- 19. Learn about Academic Culture Early, Patiently -- 20. Let Others Do Some of the Work -- 21. Combine Self-Service with Service for Others. General Summary: Catalogue of Nihil Nimus Rules and Advice for New Faculty.