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Which countries allow you to become an Assistant Professor (in CompSci) with just a Masters [closed]
I am a PhD student in Computer Science currently ABD, hoping to become an Assistant Professor.
I'm concerned that I might be unable to complete the PhD (for reasons unrelated to my ability). I've ...
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How do universities avoid being "outmaneuvered" in removing poorly-performing faculty who bring in large research grants?
Consider an "ambitious" assistant professor (junior, untenured faculty) appointed to a junior lectureship in a medicine, physical science or engineering department with the usual teaching ...
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how to develop a new course as a new Assistant Professor
I am writing to inquire some experiences/advices on developing a new course on my first semester (this fall) as an assistant professor in computer science.
At this moment I am aware of the course ...
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Should I take a Certificate for University Teaching while doing a postdoc?
I have just gotten a 2.5 year postdoctoral fellowship (philosophy) to do my own research project at a University (I am connected to a relevant research group and professor, but basically the project ...
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Dealing with add/drop class numbers
I'm teaching a new course at a top 50 university where they have an add/drop class policy during the first weeks. This course was previously taught by a different professor whom I don't know, but he ...
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Is it possible to get an assistant professor position that does not require doing research?
I know the Lecturer position is a purely teaching role (and can even be obtained with just a Master's degree). However, is the Assistant Professor role necessarily tied with research (or can it also ...
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Might colleges and universities not consider me for an assistant professor position because I'm a professional tutor in addition to being a teacher?
I'm a physical scientist, having completed both my Ph.D. and postdoc at top 5 U.S. universities. After working in industry for more than 10 years, I decided it was time for a career switch to academia,...
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