Higher Education and Research Career Test

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Most people picture higher education as a lecturer standing at the front of a lecture hall, but the sector is far broader than that. One person might spend their day running experiments that take years to produce a publishable result, another is writing a grant application that will determine whether a research team can keep working, and another is designing the online learning experience that students will use to study from home. From supporting a struggling student through a difficult year to leading the strategic direction of an entire faculty, higher education offers a range of careers that most people who work outside it never knew existed. Take this test to find out which path fits you.

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Disclaimer: Before you start the test, please consider the following: the test results are provided to you for the purpose of discovering your interests, your likes and dislikes and contemplating on what you may want to do in the future. Our tests are not psychological tests, nor do they indicate that you excel in a certain field of interest. Our tests do not amount to professional career advice. Our terms of use contain a disclaimer.

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Oversee the quality of academic programs.
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Teach study skills for academic success.
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Write grant proposals to secure research funding.
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Write learning outcomes for courses and programs.
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Write research for academic journals.
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Use data to track how students engage with courses.
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Lead and manage academic departments or institutions.
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Deliver courses in career or professional education.
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Draw on your own research to inform what you teach.
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Assess students’ understanding of course material.
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Create digital learning resources for courses.
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Teach academic subjects to university students.
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Train staff to use digital teaching tools.
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Prepare students for careers or certifications.
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Conduct research that advances a specialist field.
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Design studies to test a specific research question.
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Build partnerships between universities and industry.
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Shape the strategic direction of an institution.
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Support adult learners balancing study and work.
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Support the development of academic staff.
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Support students facing personal challenges.
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Walk students through their options after graduation.
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Give detailed feedback on their academic work.
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Get academic programs approved and accredited.
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Design and develop academic programs and courses.
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Manage funded research projects from start to finish.
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Review courses to keep them current and relevant.
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Keep research projects on schedule and within budget.
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Help students navigate their academic journey.
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Analyze data and interpret research findings.
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Work with employers to keep courses relevant.
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Build and support online learning environments.
Please answer all highlighted questions.

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