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Introduction to Careers in Academia

AGU via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the diverse landscape of academic careers in this informative webinar. Gain insights into various job types, trends, and university structures within higher education. Learn about different academic positions, their responsibilities, and the balance between research, teaching, and service. Discover the distinctions between research-intensive institutions, community colleges, and non-tenure track roles. Compare academia with industry careers and explore academic systems abroad. Delve into topics such as changing academic systems, postdoctoral opportunities, and the importance of networking in the field.

Syllabus

Introduction
Agenda
Types of Jobs
Trends in Academia
Types of Universities
Types of Positions
Responsibilities
Research Intensive
Teaching
Service
Research
Teach
Pedagogy
Community College
Nontenure Track
Academia vs Industry
Announcements
Academic Systems Abroad
Changing Academic Systems
Postdocs
Physician
Networking

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AGU

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