PFF...An Engineering Perspective

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PFF...An Engineering Perspective
A basic path for acareer in academia
Tenure
Associate Professor
requires previous experience as a professor or
comparable non-academic experience
Assistant Professor
entry level position direct from PhD or industry
PhD
Program in ECECSJason Heikenfeld (EE) additions
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PFF...An Engineering Perspective
Possible career pathways to tenure
Tenure
4
Associate Professor
Industry
3
Post-Doc
1
Assistant Professor
PhD
2
Program in ECECSJason Heikenfeld (EE) additions
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PFF...An Engineering Perspective
Basic path some detours
Instructor, Lecturer, Field Serv.
Tenure
Research Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
requires previous experience as a professor or
comparable non-academic experience
Assistant Professor
entry level position direct from PhD or industry
PhD
Program in ECECSJason Heikenfeld (EE) additions
4
PFF...An Engineering Perspective
Choose your steps carefully!
Tenure
higher tier or research-oriented institution
Associate Professor
Industry
Assistant Professor
PhD
Program in ECECSJason Heikenfeld (EE) additions