This report details an investigation to identify the influences on and barriers to success of Early Career Academics in NZ tertiary institutions.
A printable leaflet was also created for early career academics to use for self reflection and planning.
Resource download:
Report | The Success and Impact of Early Career Academics in Two New Zealand Tertiary Institutions (PDF, 1Mb)
Guide | Surviving and Succeeding as an Early Career Academic in New Zealand (PDF, 1.1Mb)
Background:
A project, completed in 2010, to examine the experiences of Early Career Academics (ECAs) and identify the processes that contribute to the induction, preparation and meaningful socialisation of ECAs who will be capable of enhancing their students’ educational outcomes and their own academic careers. This project uncovers the experiences of sixteen ECAs at two New Zealand tertiary institutions.
A collaboration of Victoria University of Wellington and Eastern Institute of Technology.
Report prepared by Kathryn Sutherland and Lesley Petersen.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)