China boasts the biggest education scene in the world. Yet it’s education system has set modernization and international understanding as the targets for its reform strategy. The goal is to continually increase the number of students and improve standards of education. The government is running various projects in order to…>
Career Development
Visiting Lecturer Posts: How to get one & How they Benefit your Career
There are two sorts of visiting lecturer posts. One, common in the US, where a non-permanent member of staff who does not have a contract elsewhere is employed for a short time to deliver teaching or meet research agendas. This sort of lecturing is seen as one step above adjunct…>
Translating your Skills from Academia into Business
Have you ever considered taking your academic and research skills into the world of business? You may be seeking a fresh challenge or simply want to enjoy a second income. Academia and business may seem poles apart but you may be surprised at how portable your skills are. Subject Expertise…>
New Zealand Immigration – Information on Working Visas
by Sarah Marten If you apply and are granted a position with a New Zealand University it will be offered on the provision that you are able to obtain a New Zealand Visa. However, the university will be able to provide assistance and guidance to newly appointed staff from overseas….>
Lecturer in Media Production and New Media at Aarhus University, Denmark
by Sarah Marten Eva Sorum Poulsen works as a Lecturer in Media Production and New Media Subjects in the Institute of Business and Technology, which is part of Aarhus University, and is located in Herning, Denmark. She is also their Erasmus Socrates Project Manager. Eva originally comes from Costa Rica…>
Senior Lecturer in Geographical Information Systems, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
by Sarah Marten Dr Clive Sabel Dr Clive Sabel spent three years working in the Geography department at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand from 2004-2007. He was initially appointed as a lecturer, but within six months was promoted to senior lecturer at Canterbury, which has an excellent reputation…>
Director of the Human Resources – Development Research Programme of the South African Human Sciences
by Sarah Marten Professor Simon McGrath Professor Simon McGrath worked in Pretoria, South Africa for the South African Human Sciences Research Council, which is a government research agency. His work as Director of their Human Resources Development Research Programme combined managerial and research responsibilities. Simon was also Visiting Professor at…>
Senior Lecturer/Course Leader at the University of Central Lancashire, based in China
Richard Hewitt is a senior lecturer and course leader for the BA Hons degree course in International Business Communication at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in Chengdu, Sichuan Province in Southwest China. He is also a lead module tutor for the BA Hons course in International…>
Academic Roles: What does an Admissions Tutor do?
Most academics in permanent positions are asked to take on an extra role within their department within the first few years. Depending on the size and structure of the department you may have to do this role indefinitely or for a fixed period of time. This article explores why you…>
Career Opportunities in Private Tutoring
Postgraduate students, researchers and lecturers all have the skills necessary to make an excellent private tutor. While it is not possible to teach in state schools in the UK without a PGCE qualification, you can offer your services as a personal tutor – someone who offers in-depth one-to-one tuition to…>