Academic
Conduct research, teach students and contribute to academic knowledge in a specific field of study.
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- What's it like to be an Academic?
- Latest Academic jobs
- Top skills and experience for Academics
- Academic role reviews
What's it like to be an Academic?
Academics are experts in their chosen fields, often working in a university setting to conduct research, teach and publish scholarly articles. Their work is centred around the pursuit of knowledge and sharing this with students and the academic community. This can involve delivering lectures, supervising postgraduate students and participating in departmental meetings. They may also contribute to their institution's administration. Their work allows for deep specialisation, making universities intergral for advancing knowledge, innovation and societal development.
Tasks and duties
- Conducting research and publishing results in scholarly journals, books or conference presentations.
- Providing instruction and supervision to students through lectures, seminars and tutorials.
- Developing, planning and modifying curriculum in accordance with disciplinary trends and institutional requirements.
- Advising students on academic matters such as course selection and progress towards graduation.
- Serving on academic or administrative committees that deal with departmental matters, faculty governance and academic regulations.
- Applying for and managing grants to fund academic research projects.
- Keeping up-to-date with current knowledge and developments in a field of expertise.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Academic employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Teaching
Assessment Design
Teacher Education
Curriculum Design
Education Industry
Learning Technology
Instructional Design
Academic Leadership
eLearning Facilitation
Program Development
Academic Practice
Assessment Practice
Academic Development
Enhanced Learning
Teaching Practice
Presenting Information
Teaching Methodology
Health Industry
Early Childhood Studies
Nursing
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Latest Academic reviews
Oct 2023
Difficult but rewarding
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Education
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationBanking & Financial Services
The good thingsHelp international students learn English which is the most rewarding part of my role and also manage teaching staff is really challenging for me but I also learnt a lot when dealing with different pe...
The challengesSalary is not good and boss asked you to work overtime without extra pay.
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Sep 2023
Roller coasters
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Management (Tourism)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationCall Centre & Customer Service
The good thingsWhat i live about my role is that i can help and guide the students in making the subject easy to understand. Also i love to interact to children
The challengesWhat i dont like about my role is when the student doesn’t cooperate, but hard work wont let that happen
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