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The requirement to publish research work and general commitment to the job commonly results in HE teachers working long hours, including evenings and weekends. An excellent teaching and research record is generally necessary for career progression as there is strong competition for senior positions.
Many people enter the profession via part-time teaching/temporary contracts. Vacancies are advertised via the internet, in local, regional and national newspapers, the Times Higher Education Supplement and publications relevant to the subject area to be taught. A few specialist recruitment agencies such as Education Lecturing Services (Nottingham) also handle vacancies.
The minimum academic requirements for entry into higher education (HE) teaching are a good degree (min 2:2) and a postgraduate qualification (often a PhD) that are relevant to the subject to be taught. Many HE teachers are mature candidates who have also gained several years pertinent professional or industrial work experience.
Relevant teaching experience is helpful and can often be gained whilst studying for a PhD. Commercial and industrial work experience is also beneficial, as is evidence of a good research history, including publications.
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