{"id":99783,"date":"2024-09-21T17:37:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T21:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/?page_id=99783"},"modified":"2026-07-24T11:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:39:28","slug":"teaching-education-and-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/professional-development\/career-exploration-transition\/teaching-education-and-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching, Education, and Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Introductory Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Teaching\/training others and supporting teaching activities (e.g., through curriculum development) come in multiple flavors, across sectors and institutions. Below is a short selection of teaching(-adjacent) roles and career paths:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ySI7mzf01hM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Choosing a career in undergraduate science education<\/a>, 15-min iBiology video.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/finding-a-job\/how-to-become-an-educational-consultant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Educational consulting<\/a> &#8211; general info and overview, Indeed.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgu.edu\/career-guide\/education\/corporate-trainer-career.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corporate Training jobs<\/a> &#8211; general info and overview, WGU.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bu.vault.com\/professions\/curriculum-coordinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Curriculum Coordinators<\/a> &#8211; general info and overview, BU Vault.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinedegrees.sandiego.edu\/how-to-become-a-curriculum-designer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Curriculum Designer roles and career pathways<\/a>, San Diego Online Degrees.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KT2bKMRSUiM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teaching clients &#8211; Application Scientist and Field Application Scientist<\/a>, YouTube video.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Venturing further in this career area<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dGslP1UxEj8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Curriculum Design and Development<\/a>, History and theories (18-min video).<\/li>\n<li>The PhD Progression program provides resources and training on teaching (<a href=\"https:\/\/bu.badges.parchment.com\/public\/issuers\/rInNNJmUTyKC9E7Ve7lVSQ\/pathways\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">look for levels 1 and 2 Teaching pathways here<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gps\/phd-progression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learn more about PhD Progression and register here<\/a> before completing modules at your own pace and getting digital badges).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusivestemteaching.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inclusive STEM Teaching Project<\/a> (online course).<\/li>\n<li>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/excellence\/programs-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teaching practice support programs and services<\/a> from the BU Institute for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Learning by doing job-related tasks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Job Simulations are job-related tasks that can be completed in a few hours, to help you assess how enjoyable and how much of a good fit a specific job could be for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/intersectjobsims.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Intersect Job Simulations<\/a> have been created by PhDs for PhDs, to support their career transitions into a wide range of careers. To make the most of job simulations, please set up <a href=\"https:\/\/intersectjobsims.com\/smart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SMART Goals<\/a> to perform each simulation in a reasonable timeline. When you have completed the task, fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/intersectjobsims.com\/reflection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Self-Reflection Sheet<\/a>, which will help you reflect on what you enjoyed (or did not enjoy) about the simulation, and how it can help inform your career exploration efforts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/intersectjobsims.com\/library\/developing-educational-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Developing Educational Resources<\/a>, Intersect Job Simulation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/intersectjobsims.com\/library\/science-policy-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science Policy Course Development<\/a>, Intersect Job Simulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Preparing your transition into this career area<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/d41586-019-01332-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Focus on your skills<\/a>, Nature article.<\/li>\n<li>Explore and connect with members of the following professional societies:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.astc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Association of Science-Technology Centers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/theaste.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Association for Science Teacher Education<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nsta.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Science Teachers Association<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Professional and Organizational Development (<a href=\"https:\/\/podnetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">POD Network<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencefromscientists.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Science from Scientists<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Explore other educational\/outreach initiatives, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.labxchange.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LabXchange<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Growing your network and <a href=\"https:\/\/intersectjobsims.com\/infointerviewguide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">having informational interviews<\/a> with PhDs who have transitioned into careers of interest to you will enable you to learn more about the job&#8217;s daily responsibilities, hiring process, career progression, etc., and the sector as a whole.\n<ul>\n<li>Look for and join relevant thematic groups on LinkedIn, online communities, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/professional-development\/connect-mentors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BU Mentors and Alumni<\/a> who have transitioned into this career area.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thesocialscientist.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Social Scientist<\/a> enables early-career researchers to connect with folks who have transitioned in various career areas, including outreach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/playlist\/dedicated\/207936103\/1_9emp2sqk\/1_2lldbf4b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Analyze job descriptions<\/a> to learn more about what institutions and organizations are currently looking for.<\/li>\n<li>Study companies&#8217; and professional organizations&#8217; websites, follow them on social media and YouTube.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introductory Resources Teaching\/training others and supporting teaching activities (e.g., through curriculum development) come in multiple flavors, across sectors and institutions. 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