Description
This webinar will provide an in-depth overview of academic career pathways, highlighting both the advantages and challenges of pursuing a career in academia. It will include a panel discussion comparing academic job markets in the UK, the US, and Canada, offering insights into differences in expectations, hiring practices, and career progression.
Participants will gain practical guidance on academic career expectations through a dedicated “toolbox” session, as well as advice on networking and the crucial role supervisors play in career development. The webinar will also cover how to apply for academic positions and prepare effectively for job interviews, drawing on perspectives from both employers and applicants. The session will conclude with an open discussion, allowing participants to ask questions and reflect on their own career plans.
Provider Information
Staged by the BAM International Business and International Management Special Interest Group
Who Should Attend?
The event speaks to Early Career Academics, as detailed in the BAM Framework
Speakers
Prof Stephan Manning
Prof Stephan Manning is a Professor of Strategy and Innovation at the University of Sussex Business School. His current research focuses on the mobilizing effects of cultural artefacts, social innovation dynamics, and challenges of new technological opportunities for humanity.
He is also involved in conducting and researching film-based impact campaigns. His work has appeared in top journals including Strategic Management Journal, JIBS, Research Policy, JMS and Organization Studies. His contributions have earned several impact awards.
Dr Maria Richert
Maria Richert recently completed her PhD in Management (Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour) at Henley Business School, University of Reading. Her research lies at the intersection of international management, technology and innovation management, and organisational sustainability. Her work has been published in Management and Organization Review and the European Journal of International Management.
Chaired by
Prof Vicky Bamiatzi
Prof Vicky Bamiatziis the Research Director for the International Business group and Director for the 'International Business and Development Research Hub. Her research and teaching span a range of topics in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and International Business. She has a particular interest in the impact of the external environment on strategy, investment decisions and firm performance. She has published in international peer-reviewed journals, such as Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of World Business, International Business Review, International Small Business Journal and Small Business Management, among others.
Dr Carolina Marin Cadavid
Dr Carolina Marin Cadavid is a Research Associate at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Innovation at the University of Strathclyde. She is an international business and strategy scholar with over 13 years of academic experience across roles as a Lecturer, Knowledge Exchange Associate, and Researcher.
Carolina’s PhD examined stakeholder engagement in strategy implementation at the subsidiary level within state-owned multinational enterprises. Her work has been published in Public Management Review and International Public Management Journal.
Benefits of attending
- Gain clarity on academic career pathways and job markets by understanding the pros and cons of academic careers, and compare job markets across the UK, US, and Canada through expert insights and panel discussion.
- Develop practical skills for academic job applications and interviews. Learn what employers look for, how to prepare strong applications, and how to approach interviews, from both employer and applicant perspectives.
- Strengthen your professional network and career strategy. Discover the role of supervisors in career development, effective networking strategies, and access practical tools and open discussion to support informed career decisions.
Contact
Please contact the BAM Office at [email protected] with any queries.
Event Fee
BAM Members: Free
Non-Members: £60
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Registration closes on 4th March 2026 at 23:59 GMT.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations
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