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The #altac Track: Strategies to imagine and build alternative academic careers
#Altac careers have been described as off the tenure track, but within the academic orbit. These positions are serviced by “hybrid humanities scholars” who work in a diverse range of institutions including universities, cultural heritage bodies, libraries, museums, academic publishing, and the public sector. Roles often include a combination of administration, project management, teaching and research work.
The workshop outline is as follows:
This free, 3-hour workshop will explore strategies and tools to help PhD candidates and early career researchers imagine and build alternative academic careers. It will include a panel session with several practicing “alt-academics”, hands-on activities and plenty of lively discussion and debate.
We’ll be asking questions such as:
- How can PhD students better locate their research and work in an employable context?
- How can PhD students prepare for alternative academic careers during and after their candidature?
- What are the main opportunities and challenges associated with alternative academic careers?
This workshop is free of charge – however prior registration is required.
Date: 18th March 2014 (Morning)
Who should attend this workshop:
Postgraduate students and early career researchers.
Prerequisites:
No prior knowledge is required. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or a tablet.
About the presenters:
The workshop will be facilitated by Jo Hawkins (PhD Candidate, University of Western Australia) and Dr Jason Ensor (Research & Technical Development Manager, Digital Humanities, University of Western Sydney).