This section provides an overview of the process of planning for an academic career, the major skill areas and competencies required in academic careers and how to enhance your value to academic employers to become a competitive candidate.
This section includes:
- An overview of academic careers and the process of building yours
- Information on getting published, developing teaching skills and other ways to build professional skills needed for academic careers
Overview of Academic Careers
- What you need to do now and going forward to land an academic job interview
- Career advice for those in cell biology from the American Society for Cell Biology but broadly applicable to anyone in a related discipline
- Finding the Right Postdoc
ABCs of Publication
“Publish or perish!” The adage applies equally well to would-be professors and researchers as to those in established academic careers. Find out how to negotiate the world of journals and peer reviews to thrive as a published researcher.
Teaching Skills
Anyone contemplating a career in academia must develop and document solid teaching skills. Here are some great resources to build yours.
Continuing Studies Options for Professional Development
Although primarily geared toward those seeking careers outside of academia, the University of Toronto's School of Continuing Studies has many offerings, some of which may be applicable to academic careers as well.