How not to land a job in academia – Times Higher Education

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As a head of department at a major Australian university, I have been involved in recruiting, employing, managing, retiring and dismissing staff. Over the years, I have been asked many times for advice on getting a first job in academia. “How can I get a job in your department?” they ask. 
While I could mention several important points, after being on interview panels and doing performance reviews I prefer to take a different tack. Here are ways that candidates can ensure they are not offered the job. These can be reflected in a CV, in the interview, the candidate’s body language and responses from their referees, as well as what is not communicated. 
Usually, when institutions are hiring faculty, they look at the general categories of teaching, research and service, but to really encompass the expectations for a well-rounded academic career, I suggest we expand these to five categories: teaching, external engagement, academic management, research and service for others. 
Let’s look at what can go wrong in each of these categories. 








So remind yourself about all the areas that make up a job in academia and building your career:
As someone who has sat on interview panels and undertaken work performance reviews, I feel that following the points above will guarantee that you will not get employed or maintain employment in academia – which could mean that your career dreams could end in tears.

David Waller is an associate professor and head of the marketing department in UTS Business School at the University of Technology Sydney.
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