Tag: PhD
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Transition Q & A: Andrew Miller
This summer I met Andrew Miller and talked to him about his transition from history PhD and sessional instructor (read: adjunct) to public servant and soon-to-be Strategic Leader for the City of Mississauga, Canada’s sixth most populous municipality (thank you, Wikipedia). He’s thrilled about his move and proud of the work he’s done over the…
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Transition Q & A: Emily Simmons
My latest post is a Q & A with an English PhD who worked as an adjunct and visiting assistant professor in Canada before getting married, moving to Australia, and finding meaningful, fascinating, and fun employment at an alternative education provider. Here’s how Emily’s post begins: What did you hope for in terms of employment…
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Transition Q & A: Daniel Munro
Daniel Munro is a political science PhD who’s now a principal research associate at the Conference Board of Canada, the country’s largest independent not-for-profit think tank. Read his wonderful Q & A on my University Affairs blog. Here’s a taste: What did you hope for in terms of employment as you completed your PhD? I…
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Be vulnerable, be brave
Today’s post is a reflection on the academy, what comes after, and taking control of one’s life. I’d love to know what you think! Here’s the first bit: Earlier this week I spoke on the phone with Ysette Guevara, a fellow PhD and post-academic who runs her own business helping young people transition to adulthood.…
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Transition Q & A: Sarah-Louise Quinnell
UK geography PhD Sarah-Louise Quinnell tells us about her new job at Mactrac, an online tutoring site. (Who knew there was such a thing? Not me!) Read the Q & A on my University Affairs blog.
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Call for Papers: Beyond the Professoriate
[If you’re reading this after May 2014, know that the conference will happen again in May 2015! Check the Conference page for more info and join the Beyond the Professoriate mailing list for updates.] In my latest post for University Affairs, I gush about being part of the wonderful community of PhDs helping out other…
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Transition Q & A: Joseph Fruscione
Earlier this week my Q & A with English PhD Joe Fruscione was posted to my University Affairs blog! He’s making the transition to post-academic employment, dropping full-time adjuncting in favour of a freelance career as a writer, editor, tutor, and teacher: Now, I’m at peace with my decision to leave after this year: I’m…
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Supporting dissertators
My most recent blog post over at University Affairs is about how coaching has really been helping me now, my “what if” thoughts about my PhD years, and my new offering: a discussion and support group for dissertators! An excerpt: I’m launching a virtual discussion and support group, open to dissertators and graduate students in…
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Transition Q & A: Peter Larson
I’ve been remiss lately, not composing anything of my own for the blog… but I’m getting back on track and will let you know what I’ve been up to soon. The short version is: vacation! And continued coaching, learning, and fun. In the meantime, I’m excited to share with you this wonderful Q & A…
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Transition Q & A: Jared Wesley
Today’s post comes via “pracademic” Jared Wesley, a political science PhD, former tenure-track professor, and current director-level provincial public servant. Here’s a taste: What was your first post-PhD job? In this environment, I was extremely fortunate to earn a tenure-track position as an assistant professor of political studies at the University of Manitoba. At the…