This report summarises the key findings from a project that investigated the work experiences of early career academics at eight New Zealand universities.
The study aimed to find out which factors influence the productivity and satisfaction of early career academics in New Zealand universities, and to identify what resources and support might be necessary to enhance the academic career experience of those just starting out.
A set of resources has been developed to support early career academics and anyone involved in supporting them.
Download the report:
Success in Academia? The Experiences of Early Career Academics in New Zealand Universities (PDF, 1Mb)
Resource download:
Handbook | Surviving and succeeding as an early career academic: Personal characteristics to help you succeed (PDF, 600Kb)
Handbook | Supporting early career academics: Conversational guidelines for senior staff and new colleagues (PDF, 500Kb)
A3 PLANNER | Professional development and support planner (PDF, 250Kb)
A4 Poster | Supporting new academic staff (PDF, 500Kb)
Background:
A three-year project, completed in 2013 at Victoria University of Wellington, to examine the experiences of early career academics within eight universities in New Zealand.
Report prepared by Kathryn Sutherland, Marc Wilson and Pamela Williams.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa National Project Fund (NPF)