Lecturing in IT's?

dlofnep

Just finished my degree in an IT related field, with intent to pursue my masters. I ideally want to lecture - Could somebody clarify if it is possible to Lecture in IT's with just a Masters, or should I really set my mind on taking my education further if I want a serious shot at becoming a lecturer?

dlofnep

Sorry, I just read Tom Dunne's thread and that's covered most of what I need to know.

Tom Dunne

Just remember, as bad as things were when I wrote that, the chances of you getting a job in an IT now have gone from unlikely to not-a-hope-in-hell.

dlofnep

Disheartening tbh Really have my hopes set on lecturing. I'll go for my masters either way, and if something comes up - it comes up, if not - then I'll at least be qualified for something.

Tom Dunne

dlofnep wrote: »

Disheartening tbh Really have my hopes set on lecturing.

Welcome to my world.

Check the papers around August/early September for part-time/evening positions. It's the only way to get your foot in the door.

dlofnep

thanks Tom

Ostrom

Keep an eye on the universities too, strangely the old recession seems to be working out better for us mid-limbo finishing phd's.

There is quite a lot of contract work going in the Uni's now (as Tom said, IT sector is dead for now - I haven't gotten a single open tender email in almost a year).

University hiring freezes are forcing departments to outsource teaching (in our case tutorials, modules and thesis supervision) to mid-level postgrads. Works out cheaper for them long term, so keep an eye. If you're serious about the lecturing, consider thrashing out a proposal and get up with a good supervisor - the MLitt/PhD registration will go a long way. Get on department mailing lists also.

And good luck!

Tom Dunne

Ironically, I spotted this in the Irish Times yesterday. It's in Limerick IT.

So, it shows some places are actually hiring.