Academic career advice

Tips and resources to help you build a successful career in academia. From skills development during your PhD to preparing for a role in university administration, all academic career steps are covered. Here, you will find advice on promoting your work, growing your professional reputation and developing collegiate networks to support your academic career progression - or to help you move into industry.

By Eliza.Compton, 5 June, 2024

How do universities successfully recruit faculty and staff?

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Grounding hiring processes in the principle of “shared governance” is essential for successful recruitment outcomes, writes Norma Bouchard. Here, she offers 11 examples of best practice for hiring top candidates at a university
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 4 June, 2024

One thesis, two supports, three months

A pin stuck in a calendar on a date that reads: "Write your thesis!"
Completing a thesis within 12 weeks may seem impossible, but by combining AI and your supervisor’s expertise, it can be done. Mariam Shadan shows how
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 28 May, 2024

The vital role of a faculty senate in higher education

Collective concept
In the intricate ecosystem of a university, the faculty senate allows for democratic governance and academic integrity. Here, Joseph S. Merola explains why establishing this body is not an option but an imperative
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 24 May, 2024

The secrets to success as a provost

Hands on a ship's wheel
What does this multifaceted job entail and what qualities do you need to do it well? Steve McLaughlin decodes one of higher education’s most mysterious roles
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 23 May, 2024

Confessions of an Athena Swan chair

Group of professional people in a meeting
Serving on an EDI or gender-equity committee can be not only rewarding but strategic for the advancement of your professional journey, writes Jana Sadeh. Here’s how to do it well, based on her experience
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 10 May, 2024

How not to land a job in academia

Young man having stressful job interview
Not interested in teaching? Check. No publications? Check. Not keen to offer service? Check. Flip this list of what not to do in applying for jobs for tips to help secure that academic position
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4minutes
Academic career advice