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Exploring Diverse Career Paths: From Research Universities to Government Labs

This document contrasts various academic and research career paths, including large research universities, small teaching colleges, government research laboratories, and industrial research labs. It draws on the experience of Dr. Faith Ellen Fich, who has held numerous academic positions, including Professor at the University of Toronto. The insights cover aspects such as research freedom, teaching responsibilities, service commitments, and the challenges of securing grants. It serves as a guide for students and professionals contemplating their career options in academia and research.

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Exploring Diverse Career Paths: From Research Universities to Government Labs

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  1. CAREER PATHS CONTRASTED • Large research university • Small teaching college • Government research lab • Industrial research lab

  2. Large Research UniversitiesFaith Ellen Fich • 1982: Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley • 1983-86: Assistant Prof. at • University of Washington, Seattle • 1986-88: Assistant Prof. at University of Toronto • 1988-95: Associate Prof. at University of Toronto • 1995-2005: Professor at University of Toronto • 1992-94: Associate chair • 1999-2005: CRA-W committee member • Director of Canadian Distributed Mentor Project

  3. Research • good colleagues, students, postdocs • freedom to choose reseach topics • and areas • flexibility to travel (or not) • research grants: • time consuming (less in Canada) • sabbaticals!

  4. Teaching • low teaching load, large classes • plentiful TA support • advanced graduate courses • undergraduate courses in my area • enriched undergraduate courses • develop new courses • can attend seminars, grad courses

  5. Service • dept committees: tenure, hiring, equity • administrative positions • university wide committees • grant selection committees • scholarship panels • journal editorships • conference program committees • boards of professional societies • panels

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