Is your academic career cleared for take-off?

By kiera.obrien, 4 January, 2024
Career advice for academics and university staff
How to reach new heights in academia, from crafting the perfect CV to navigating career pathways
Is your academic career cleared for take-off?
How to reach new heights in academia, from crafting the perfect CV to navigating career pathways
Career advice for academics and university staff

Your academic career is through security, you’ve picked up a Toblerone in duty free and you’re waiting by the gate, watching the departures board. Where will your career fly to next? This collection of resources will help you forge your future career path, whether you’re aiming to be a dean, get tenure or take the road less travelled. Develop your writing skills, learn how to build your network, find the best ways to advertise your talents and fly even further afield by securing a position abroad.

Finding your career path
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By Eliza.Compton, 30 August, 2023

Pathways to prosperity in casual academia

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The journey from adjunct to permanent requires adaptability, foresight and self-awareness. Here, Andrew Stapleton offers tips – such as diversifying skills, strategic branding and mobility – to enhance an academic career
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 12 July, 2022

What is tenure in higher education – and how to get it

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For many scholars, permanent employment is the light at the end of a years-long tunnel. Here, Henry Reichman explains the US tenure system and why it is key to protecting academic freedom
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4minutes
By dene.mullen, 9 March, 2022

How to become a dean

Academics looking to move up the higher education career ladder might consider becoming a dean
Paul Baines talks through the pros and cons of being a dean, plus the skills you’ll need to display during the recruitment process to get there
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4minutes
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Write your way to the top
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By Miranda Prynne, 21 December, 2022

How to write an academic CV: dos and dont's

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What key information to include on your academic CV and how to present it, alongside some common mistakes to avoid, by Eleanor Hennige
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3minutes
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By sara.custer, 3 January, 2024

How to show you’re the best person for the job

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Many applicants struggle to articulate their successes in their applications for a job, promotion or award. Harriet Dunbar-Morris is here to help you make your case
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3minutes
Promote yourself
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Working abroad
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Building networks and mentorships
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By Eliza.Compton, 24 May, 2023

How professional supervision can benefit academics

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Common in health professions, supervision has much to offer faculty and higher education institutions – whether it takes place one-on-one or in groups. Here, Anita Volkert explains how to use the 3Cs of effective supervision to get started
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4minutes
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