Paris, M., C. at ENTER2016 eTourism Conference

1. ENTER 2016 PhD Workshop Slide Number 1
Surviving and Thriving in your early
academic career
Dr. Cody Morris Paris
Middlesex University Dubai
c.paris@mdx.ac
www.mdx.ac.ae

2. ENTER 2016 PhD Workshop Slide Number 2
Introduction….
• Reflections, opinions, experiences, and
observations.

3. ENTER 2016 PhD Workshop Slide Number 3
Publish don’t Perish!
• Dissertation First!
• Write, write, write…with aim of
publishing…
• Aim High, but gain experience…
• Don’t Stress rejection!
• Develop a routine…and stick to it.

4. ENTER 2016 PhD Workshop Slide Number 4
Relationships
• Advisors, Mentors, Advocates,
Friends/Peers!
• Meaningful Collaborations
• Support Systems
• Communities
• Collegiality

5. ENTER 2016 PhD Workshop Slide Number 5
Be a good ‘Citizen’
• Be a Yes person…but do say ‘no’
• Serve on committees, review articles,
organize a special session, teach a new
class, collaborate on that book
chapter….but….you can’t do everything!
• Make a contribution, gain experience, but
still be a bit selfish.

6. ENTER 2016 PhD Workshop Slide Number 6
Keep learning, keep developing,
• Research Skills
• Teaching Skills
• Management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Intercultural Skills
• Expand your worldview
• Challenge yourself
• Take thoughtful Risks

7. ENTER 2016 PhD Workshop Slide Number 7
Understand
• Yourself
– Passions, Interests, Strengths, Areas for Improvement,
Realistic Expectations and Goals, Dreams…
• Your institution (future institution)
– Expectations and Culture, print vs between the lines,
“Research, Teaching, Service” weighting and metrics,
• Your Field…and the ‘world at large’.
– Where to publish, best practice in T&L, cutting edge,
how to stay competitive in the job market…
Ask Questions, be aware, be prepared.

8. ENTER 2016 PhD Workshop Slide Number 8
Presenting yourself
• Develop a name for yourself….Get involved
and be active
• Develop your social networks
• Learn how to present yourself…CV,
Virtually, in person.
• Verbalize (in writing) your personal
research agenda, teaching philosophy, etc
• Document your personal development and
successes in a portfolio

9. ENTER 2016 PhD Workshop Slide Number 9
Look to the Future
• ‘inward’ Your future, your goals…
• ‘outward’… What’s Next?
– Research topics…and Ideas
– Mega Trend
– Innovations Teaching and Learning
– Changing nature of Higher Education

10. ENTER 2016 PhD Workshop Slide Number 10
Balance
• Balance in your career….
• Work-Life balance!
• Mental and Emotional Balance!

11. ENTER 2016 PhD Workshop Slide Number 11
In summary
• Strive for excellence
• Make an impact
• Seek to understand
• Continue to learn
• Communicate
• Have a passion for what you do!
• Take a break!

12. ENTER 2016 PhD Workshop Slide Number 12
SURVIVE, THRIVE, AND ENJOY!