Questions tagged [lecturer]
On the academic rank of lecturer. In the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, and other countries, lecturer is a tenured faculty position roughly equivalent to a Professor of the Practice in the North American system. Do not use this tag for questions about lecturing as a teaching method.
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How to guide Junior Lecturers in teaching a short Mathematics course [closed]
I joined a university recently as a senior lecturer. I became senior recently too and with the new environment (new university is private and previously I have been in a state university), ...
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Is it possible to retract an acceptance for a full time lecturer position?
I'm a 4-year (most likely 4.5-year) experimental psychology PhD student who just got an offer to be a visiting lecturer at a regional branch of a major university in the United States. They gave me ...
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Advice for an early career lecturer
For a while my career was progressing in a "normal" way for a UK researcher. I completed my PhD and secured a 2-year postdoc working in collaboration with my PhD supervisor and one of his ...
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Should I write a follow up email? (UK Academic position) [duplicate]
I had an interview for a lecturer position on a Friday. The panel mentioned they would give an answer the following week. The week has passed and Im wondering if I should contact them with a follow up ...
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What would be the difference between Lecturer and Assistant Professor in the UK in terms of salary?
Out of curiosity I did a search of average salary of a Lecturer and Assistant Professor in the UK on indeed. There was a significant difference in the average salary for the two positions.
What I do ...
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Careers in Academia in Belgium and Salary (Intend to move from Canada as a PR)
I am currently working as an Assistant Professor since more than a year in Canada after my PhD (graduated last year). In near future, I intend to move to Belgium, I am looking for some insights what ...
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How to report fake qualifications (PhD) of a lecturer to the university?
While searching for papers published by my lecturer, I couldn’t find any record of him being awarded a doctorate from any university.
I asked him about his academic profile and I’m not getting any ...
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How to make very long lectures interesting?
The university I work at has 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials. How can I make the lectures more interesting and interactive than regular lecture mode? As usually I keep my tutorials hands ...
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How to handle a students' complaint of my teaching method?
I feel an international student has a grudge against me and has complained about me regarding my teaching methods etc. during lectures and that I read off the slides which I really don’t. The thing is,...
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What questions to ask before accepting a lectureship?
I recently received an offer for a lectureship position at a smaller UK university, albeit with a notable compensation decrease. I am seeking guidance on the key inquiries to pose during negotiations ...
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How to face some tough academic superiors who give undermining comments in the academic environment
If a group of Computing undergraduates ask to explain why 3 is greater than 2, what is the best way to explain it?
When I asked the above question in the Math SE, one of the Mathematicians said this ...
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If I get a HE fellowship do I still need a PGCert for academic practice or equivalent to become a lecturer?
I have a PhD and have been working as a researcher and associate lecturer in a UK University. I want to become a Lecturer. I have the credentials for a higher education (HE) Fellowship and some for a ...
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Is there a distinction in the application process between Skilled Worker visas for EU citizens and non-EU citizens?
I have received an offer for a lecturer position at a UK-based institution. Upon researching the visa application process, it appears that there is no differentiation between EU and non-EU citizens. ...
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Is double payment of health insurance required for UK Global Talent visa holders?
I have recently received an offer from a UK-based institution for a lecturer position. As a non-UK/EU citizen, securing a visa is a crucial step in this process. The initial duration of the position ...
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How to get approach in teaching a subject you are fluent in but not included in your degree
I am a Mathematics graduate and have done a post-graduate degree too, with a research component involving a mathematical application in cryptography.
I'm currently working as a temporary lecturer in ...