Transcript Academic Careers talk - Manchester Metropolitan University

ACADEMIC CAREERS TALK
Professor Berthold Schoene
Head of Research & HLSS Associate Dean (RKE)
BE IN THE KNOW
Career Pathways Tool
http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/humanresources/current-staff/pathways/
RKE Strategy
https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/media/mmuacuk/content/documents/rke/7875%20RKE%20Strategy%20Communication%20W
EB.pdf
The RKE Blog
https://mmuresearchblog.wordpress.com/tag/rcuk/
Guidance for the Appointment of Professors and Readers
http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/humanresources/a-z/guidance-procedures-handbooks/guidance-for-the-appointment-ofprofessors-and-readers/
LET IT BE KNOWN
Your colleagues, your mentor, your line manager, your RC Head, your AD-R, your
AD-KE
Your Research Development Manager (Gareth Cantello)
Your Knowledge Exchange Partner (Mike Daw)
MMU’s European Strategy Manager (Margaret Eastcott)
MMU’s Impact Manager & Grants Academy (Sam Gray)
Associate HR Director (Valuing & Engaging People) & Future RKE Leaders (Josie
Elson)
PLAN YOUR CAREER
 Be opportunistic (in a good way!)
 Volunteer
 Step into the breach
 Invite delegation
 Be visible
SYNCHRONISE
 T50
 R50
 E3
 Internationalisation
 etc
 Take the initiative & make things happen (in response)
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
 3 (+1) routes
 Teaching
 Research
 Bidding
 Academic citizenship: a representative & an ambassador
 PGR supervision
LEAD
 From Reader to Prof
 How not to write a personal statement
 What about referees?