Publish or Perish?: Voices from Sabrina

This chapter examines Sabrina’s professional identityIdentity as an English teacher in a rapidly changing higher education landscape. Sabrina’s identity was shaped by her experiences in teaching and research, institutional constraints, and social relations. She faced challenges in negotiating her identity as a teacher and researcher, and ultimately perceived herself as a “sojourner” in the higher education community. The chapter highlights the need for institutional support and recognition to enable sustainable career development and underscores the role of practice, social relations, and activity systems in shaping professional identityIdentity.