Applying to be a UNIVERSITY LECTURER | My thoughts!

[@zeejay-junejo]

Being a guy from a third world country, how do I apply for lecturing positions at a university? Like I have tried applying by follwoing the "due process" and fillined those long forms in the uni career portals but they always ask oh will you require future visa sponsorship and then you click yes and that's pretty much where the system will your application right away.

[@rmazam700]

Can you also shed light on the difference between industrial research and University research? And how should we approach both mentally to bring the best result?

[@DrCST]

Great suggestion - it is on the video list. Thank you!

[@rmazam700]

Should I need postdoc experience to apply for lecturer position?

[@DrCST]

It depends on your subject, the lecturer position and university. As a scientist I needed to show research experience - often people get that through postdocs but I worked in industry instead.

[@rmazam700]

@@DrCST Thanks for your prompt reply. Can I know how easy it is to get into academics after a maternity break?

[@DrCST]

In the UK some research councils / universities / funding bodies reserve funding to help support those returning to academia after a career break. Often these are fellowships. Like most academic positions they will be competitive, but are great to consider applying for. This is a good topic for a future video - thank you :)

[@rmazam700]

@@DrCST Thanks again for your reply

[@adkittu6505]

Hi dr nice to hear about you , will you tell is there any chance for me to be a lecturer in uk Universities, I'm from India and i completed my PhD in commerce from here itself,and i want to teach in uk ,so is there any chance for me as i know things are not easy but if is there any possibility?

[@DrCST]

My university colleagues are from around the world 😊 By looking at job vacancies you can see typical requirements (qualifications, experience, work visa etc) needed for the roles you are interested in.