University Teaching Jobs
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Erik Said:
How does one get into teaching at a European University?We Answered:
Petra your going to find it hard getting a job teaching at a University in Europe. The reason is most Universities prefer to employ other Europeans for the jobs. It save time with paper work etc if your not a fellow European citizen. It save the university having to apply to their government to get a work visa for non EuropeansCatherine Said:
Can Canadians apply for a university-level teaching job in the US?We Answered:
It has to do with need if there is need in your area. Start with the US Immigration service web page, but mostly you will need a university to sponsor you. Universities are for education, including from different points of view. They often have 'foreign' professors.Good luck!
Sean Said:
On-Line University Teaching Jobs:Employee Satisfaction?We Answered:
I teach high school online. The pros are that it is flexible... I can work from anywhere with a computer, anytime.The cons are that there isn't enough money, it isn't a "real" job in that taxes are not deducted and we aren't given benefits.
It is a great additional job for people with real jobs who need extra cash.
I make between $200-$300 a week.
Christina Said:
Can someone be fired from a teaching(university) job for publishing a controversial book/idea?We Answered:
If you don't have tenure at your university, you can be fired for just about any reason.Sheila Said:
Is it difficult to get a teaching job right after getting your PhD in history?We Answered:
It is indeed difficult to get a job right out of a PhD program, but if you are any good, your dissertation advisor (and committee) will help you through the process.The job market is not good because there is a glut of PhDs, and not enough openings. However, that being said, there are some fields in history that are more open than others. In the US, American history / American studies is usually open to some extent. Also, it is predicted that the market will open up soon because so many Baby Boomers will be retiring, and students are attending college in higher and higher numbers.
You also asked what PhDs do when they don't get a job right away. Well, they mostly adjunct (which is difficult, and underpaid), but sometimes they just take any job available until they find a suitable position. Many folks manage to find a community college job, or a one-year position, and they keep taking these until they secure a solid tenure-track position.
Bottom line: if you are considering doctoral-level study, you must realize that you'll never be rich, you'll never get to choose where you live, and you may have a year or two after you receive your degree when you are having a hard time making a living. So unless you are completely passionate about your studies, and cannot imagine doing anything else with your life, you might want to reconsider your goals.