If you are thinking about leaving your full-time position in academia then I want you to know that there are other options to consider. Have you ever thought about changing things up and doing a career pivot, perhaps reducing your hours? A career in higher education gives you more opportunities than you think. Here are some tips on how to start a new path within your career.
Having a career in academia can go many routes. If you are a teacher, professor, or instructor there are many opportunities. An adjunct, part-time or three/quarter time position at a university, college, or trade school may offer a more flexible schedule. Giving you the opportunity to make most of the decisions while taking control of your own career.
Working in academia can be a challenge, but if you reduce your workload you have more control of your work life and home life. Different things in life happen, and sometimes you need to be able to stay home more often due to family circumstances. With an average academic career your schedule may be very full, and you may not have much time to work with. Home life should always be a priority, so changing your career to being a less than full-time professor can help you have family time and work time. You decide your schedule, and you say what you can handle at that time.
Here are a few tips on how to start pursuing a career advancement in higher education:
- Believe in yourself, and don’t give up on the career that you’ve already spent so much time working on.
- Think about your favorite research studies and try to teach things that you enjoy.
- Start looking into schools that fit your educational needs.
Dr. Loren M. Hill has been where you are and understands the struggles of working within academics. She wants to help you better yourself and give you full control of your career.
If you have any questions on how to get started, click here to schedule a call today. Don’t give up on your goals, and take the time to better yourself. No need to start over, just push forward.