“What kind of teaching-focused jobs exist outside of academia?”
I LOVED teaching as an academic and it’s the only thing I miss about being in the academy (I’m in a research-focused role).
If you prefer teaching to research, here’s some #AltAc jobs to consider:
I LOVED teaching as an academic and it’s the only thing I miss about being in the academy (I’m in a research-focused role).
If you prefer teaching to research, here’s some #AltAc jobs to consider:
1. Instructional Design
This role is like all of the prep work of teaching without the in-classroom element!
As an ID, I wrote content for online trainings. I truly enjoyed this role.
Storytelling is HUGE for this role, as is the ability to simplify complex concepts.
This role is like all of the prep work of teaching without the in-classroom element!
As an ID, I wrote content for online trainings. I truly enjoyed this role.
Storytelling is HUGE for this role, as is the ability to simplify complex concepts.
2. Curriculum Design / Instructional Coordinator
A little bigger picture than Instructional design, this role works with teachers, clients, or organizations to develop educational programs.
Curriculum designers may also create resources or educational content.
A little bigger picture than Instructional design, this role works with teachers, clients, or organizations to develop educational programs.
Curriculum designers may also create resources or educational content.
3. K-12 Teacher
A lot of former academics want to be in the classroom and this is a great way to do so!
And teaching could set you up for other roles in this thread..some Ed policy and instructional/curriculum design positions might require or desire K-12 classroom experience.
A lot of former academics want to be in the classroom and this is a great way to do so!
And teaching could set you up for other roles in this thread..some Ed policy and instructional/curriculum design positions might require or desire K-12 classroom experience.
4. EdTech
This is actually an industry rather than a job, but education tech focuses on developing technology to facilitate learning, including improving accessibility of learning and advancing education theory.
Here’s a great article on this industry:
builtin.com/edtech/edtech-…
This is actually an industry rather than a job, but education tech focuses on developing technology to facilitate learning, including improving accessibility of learning and advancing education theory.
Here’s a great article on this industry:
builtin.com/edtech/edtech-…
5. Science Communication/ Medical Writing/ Comms generally
These role vary by company but I see them as similar to Instructional Design—they require gathering relevant knowledge and communicating them in engaging and accessible ways.
Again, like the prep part of teaching!
These role vary by company but I see them as similar to Instructional Design—they require gathering relevant knowledge and communicating them in engaging and accessible ways.
Again, like the prep part of teaching!
6. Education Policy
Ed policy is focused on education more than teaching. Could be done through government (Dept of Education), research orgs (like the RAND corp), higher Ed, etc.
These roles seem dynamic and may involve writing policy, writing grants, or analyzing data.
Ed policy is focused on education more than teaching. Could be done through government (Dept of Education), research orgs (like the RAND corp), higher Ed, etc.
These roles seem dynamic and may involve writing policy, writing grants, or analyzing data.
7. Corporate Trainer/Skills Training
If you like the hands-on part of teaching, companies need help running employee trainings. This may include professional skill-based training, industry updates, HR seminars, Etc.
Some roles may require a certificate:
indeed.com/career-advice/…
If you like the hands-on part of teaching, companies need help running employee trainings. This may include professional skill-based training, industry updates, HR seminars, Etc.
Some roles may require a certificate:
indeed.com/career-advice/…
I’m definitely still learning here so please let me know what I missed and drop your experience below if you’re in an #AltAc teaching-focused role!
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