Unit

Graduate Research School

So, You Want to Be an Academic?Western Sydney University Unit Code: 800210.2

Discipline: EDUCATION STUDIES

Student Contribution Band: 1

Level: 7

Credit Points: 10

Prerequisite
800197 Researcher Knowledge and Development AND 800198 Career and Personal Development AND 800199 Knowledge Translation AND 800209 Researcher Engagement and Impact

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a Doctoral (HDR) course and 8111 - Graduate Certificate in Researcher Engagement, Development and Impact.


About this Unit
The knowledge labour market is tightening as more academics compete for the limited number of permanent and temporary positions available globally. Early career researchers must quickly adapt to established systems, increased workloads and sometimes stressful and changing work environments. They may be concerned about job security. The purpose of this unit is to introduce students to the world of academia, to assist them in developing the knowledge and skills required to thrive as early career researchers, and to establish networks that they can leverage in order to gain employment and be successful in their careers. Through an innovative model built on online activities and workshops, students will develop an understanding of the nature of academic work in Australia and around the world in the 21st century. Each student will partner with a mentor to develop time, project and people management skills, as well as mapping out networks to pursue near to and upon completion of the student’s Doctoral (HDR) candidature.


Courses
8111.1Graduate Certificate in Researcher Engagement, Development and ImpactCONTINUING
8111.2Graduate Certificate in Researcher Engagement, Development and ImpactCURRENT




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