What are the differences between academic and industrial careers?
- teach classes
- raise funding
- train graduate students
- non-tenure track
- tenure track
- administrative track
Administrative opportunities can come from both non-tenure track and tenure track roles. However, higher profile opportunities are generally filled by tenured professors. It is important to note that to participate in any of these roles, a PhD is required.
- Professorships are high profile
- There are more available industrial positions than professorships.