Higher Ed Jobs - Careers and Interview Tips

The Path to Professor - an AcademicJobs.com Podcast This podcast from AcademicJobs.com's CEO outlines the path to becoming a senior, or full, professor.  Key steps  include earning a PhD, conducting postdoctoral research, securing a faculty position, and publishing extensively in reputable journals.  Crucial elements  also involve demonstrating strong teaching skills, taking on leadership role...

Australian University Lecturers - an AcademicJobs.com Podcast This AcademicJobs.com ⁠ Podcast outlines the requirements and career path to become a university lecturer in Australia.  Key qualifications  include a relevant bachelor's degree, teaching experience, and research, with a master's or PhD often beneficial.  This AcademicJobs ⁠ Podcast also explores the salary expectations , estima...

The Teaching Assistant's Handbook - AcademicJobs.com Podcast This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the role of a Teaching Assistant (TA), also known as a classroom assistant. It details the diverse duties TAs perform, including lesson preparation, student support, and classroom management. The text also explores the educational requirements and career progression paths available to...

Assistant Professor: Career & Salary Guide - AcademicJobs.com Podcast This episode discusses all things you need to know about being an assistant professor in higher education.  It details the typical job responsibilities , including teaching, research, and student advising,  highlighting the required qualifications , primarily a doctorate or equivalent terminal degree.  The text also explores...

The Adjunct Professor's Handbook - AcademicJobs.com Podcast This episode explores the role of adjunct professors in higher education.  It defines adjunct professors as part-time faculty members hired on a contract basis , typically teaching undergraduate courses.  The text details the responsibilities of adjunct professors , including lesson planning, assessment, and student interaction, both...

The Professor's Path: A Guide to Academia - AcademicJobs.com Podcast This episode explores the path to becoming a university professor. Defining the role, outlining responsibilities such as teaching, research, and administrative duties, and highlighting necessary skills like communication and problem-solving. The text details the educational qualifications required, including a bachelor's...

Seven Barriers to Academic Promotion - an AcademicJobs.com Podcast This AcademicJobs.com Podcast outlines seven common reasons why academics might not be promoted, despite strong performance. Each reason, such as being indispensable to one's boss or focusing solely on individual achievement, represents a hidden trap hindering career advancement. The text then offers practical strategies to ove...

Job Interview: What to Say, What to Avoid - an AcademicJobs.com Podcast This AcademicJobs.com Podcast provides a list of eleven common mistakes people make during job interviews, along with suggestions for better responses. Each mistake is highlighted with an example of what not to say, followed by an explanation of why it's problematic and a recommended alternative. The overall aim is to help...