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Changing Perceptions around Nontraditional Career Trajectories in Psychological Science.
Daniel A Yudkin1, Ryan M Stolier2, Neil A Lewis3
1Social and Behavioral Science Initiative, University of Pennsylvania, 3720 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Trends in Cognitive Sciences
|April 10, 2021
Summary
Early-career researchers often face a competitive academic job market. Experience outside academia may be unfairly viewed negatively by hiring committees, impacting career progression.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology of Science
Background:
- The academic job market is increasingly competitive.
- Early-career researchers (ECRs) are exploring non-academic career paths.
- A negative perception of non-academic experience may hinder ECRs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the perception of non-academic employment by academic hiring committees.
- To understand the impact of industry experience on academic career prospects for psychologists.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of hiring committee practices.
- Surveys assessing perceptions of non-academic experience.
Main Results:
- Preliminary findings suggest a prevalent bias against non-academic experience.
- Hiring committees may lack understanding of transferable skills gained outside academia.
Conclusions:
- Changing academic hiring practices is crucial.
- Valuing diverse experiences would benefit ECRs and the broader field of psychology.
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