Seeking advice from academics (Toronto)
Jan 13th 2017, 6:41 am
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Seeking advice from academics (Toronto)
Hi all
We're currently negotiating a (fairly) senior position in a Toronto university.
I know there are a decent amount of academics on the forum so I hoped to get some insight.
I know every uni has its own culture (even every department/institute) and experiences are very personal but I'd love to hear opinions.
Some of this may not be for a public forum so if anyone interested could PM me that would be fantastic.
1. Do you think there's a big cultural difference in an academic sense to equivalent universities in the U.K.? (Our experience is of a very high pressure research environment in London which is focussed on income generation)
2. I understand you get a lot less holidays working in Canada - does this also happen in academia (tenure positions) or do you still tend to get good holidays and benefits like you do in the UK?
3. Did you move from a UK university to Toronto one and how do you feel about it - was it a good move for you?
4. The other thing on my mind is salary negotiation but I don't think I can ask for help there - we have to research and put a value in that ourselves.
I would just love to hear your stories 😁
We're currently negotiating a (fairly) senior position in a Toronto university.
I know there are a decent amount of academics on the forum so I hoped to get some insight.
I know every uni has its own culture (even every department/institute) and experiences are very personal but I'd love to hear opinions.
Some of this may not be for a public forum so if anyone interested could PM me that would be fantastic.
1. Do you think there's a big cultural difference in an academic sense to equivalent universities in the U.K.? (Our experience is of a very high pressure research environment in London which is focussed on income generation)
2. I understand you get a lot less holidays working in Canada - does this also happen in academia (tenure positions) or do you still tend to get good holidays and benefits like you do in the UK?
3. Did you move from a UK university to Toronto one and how do you feel about it - was it a good move for you?
4. The other thing on my mind is salary negotiation but I don't think I can ask for help there - we have to research and put a value in that ourselves.
I would just love to hear your stories 😁
Jan 13th 2017, 7:35 am
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Re: Seeking advice from academics (Toronto)
I've sent you a PM.
Jan 13th 2017, 1:48 pm
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Re: Seeking advice from academics (Toronto)
Likewise 
Jan 13th 2017, 2:51 pm
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Jan 13th 2017, 3:56 pm
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Re: Seeking advice from academics (Toronto)
Thanks both for getting in touch - much appreciated.
Jan 15th 2017, 6:40 pm
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Re: Seeking advice from academics (Toronto)
Hi all
We're currently negotiating a (fairly) senior position in a Toronto university.
I know there are a decent amount of academics on the forum so I hoped to get some insight.
I know every uni has its own culture (even every department/institute) and experiences are very personal but I'd love to hear opinions.
Some of this may not be for a public forum so if anyone interested could PM me that would be fantastic.
1. Do you think there's a big cultural difference in an academic sense to equivalent universities in the U.K.? (Our experience is of a very high pressure research environment in London which is focussed on income generation)
2. I understand you get a lot less holidays working in Canada - does this also happen in academia (tenure positions) or do you still tend to get good holidays and benefits like you do in the UK?
3. Did you move from a UK university to Toronto one and how do you feel about it - was it a good move for you?
4. The other thing on my mind is salary negotiation but I don't think I can ask for help there - we have to research and put a value in that ourselves.
I would just love to hear your stories � ����
We're currently negotiating a (fairly) senior position in a Toronto university.
I know there are a decent amount of academics on the forum so I hoped to get some insight.
I know every uni has its own culture (even every department/institute) and experiences are very personal but I'd love to hear opinions.
Some of this may not be for a public forum so if anyone interested could PM me that would be fantastic.
1. Do you think there's a big cultural difference in an academic sense to equivalent universities in the U.K.? (Our experience is of a very high pressure research environment in London which is focussed on income generation)
2. I understand you get a lot less holidays working in Canada - does this also happen in academia (tenure positions) or do you still tend to get good holidays and benefits like you do in the UK?
3. Did you move from a UK university to Toronto one and how do you feel about it - was it a good move for you?
4. The other thing on my mind is salary negotiation but I don't think I can ask for help there - we have to research and put a value in that ourselves.
I would just love to hear your stories � ����
It all depend on if you're any good.
Universities are like funding black holes, they gobble up everything.
Last edited by Oink; Jan 15th 2017 at 6:59 pm.
Jan 15th 2017, 7:37 pm
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