Oct 14 2013, 03:38 PM
QUOTE(LoveMeNot @ Oct 14 2013, 10:50 AM)
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The story goes like this:
Education background: BSc in Biomedicine (Hons), MSc in Health Sciences (majoring in infectious diseases)
I left my full time job back in September 2012 to pursue my PhD in Science in Faculty of Medicine, UM. However, due to some issues, I left the place; and thus there goes my 1st attempt of pursuing my PhD. To be honest, I don't quite have the passion to do science-related research anymore; but I do have a strong passion when it comes to teaching.
After the whole drama rama in UM, I personally don't think that I can afford to leave my current full time job again and go for another around of jobless full time PhD. Right after leaving UM, I was considering of going for PhD which can be done part time and also does not requires me to be in the science laboratory 24/7. I approached the Deputy Dean of Graduate School Open University Malaysia (OUM) to inquire further on the Doctor of Education programme. He specializes in Education. I voiced out my concern to him on this field switching-whether it viable or not to do so. His answer was quite positive. I was hired by him as a part time Research Assistant just to have the feel of it; doing research in Education related researches. It was quite good experience and I kind of like it.
However, I'm still contemplating because many others have go against this plan of mine due to the fact that I'll be left hanging halfway since IF I do have PhD in Education, I do not have the basics of it; and potential employers of colleges and universities may question my credibility.
At the end of the day, I want to be a lecturer.
My questions are:
1. Would it be difficult to for me to get hired with this kinda education background? Halfway in science and another half in non science?
2. If I do get hired, can I actually lecture in both field?
3. Do you think the potential employers will try to negotiate my rate since I do not have a complete education background within the same field?
My main concern now is employability.
I'm not seeking for a solution. Just want to hear out more opinions, suggestions, advices.
Thanks
Education background: BSc in Biomedicine (Hons), MSc in Health Sciences (majoring in infectious diseases)
I left my full time job back in September 2012 to pursue my PhD in Science in Faculty of Medicine, UM. However, due to some issues, I left the place; and thus there goes my 1st attempt of pursuing my PhD. To be honest, I don't quite have the passion to do science-related research anymore; but I do have a strong passion when it comes to teaching.
After the whole drama rama in UM, I personally don't think that I can afford to leave my current full time job again and go for another around of jobless full time PhD. Right after leaving UM, I was considering of going for PhD which can be done part time and also does not requires me to be in the science laboratory 24/7. I approached the Deputy Dean of Graduate School Open University Malaysia (OUM) to inquire further on the Doctor of Education programme. He specializes in Education. I voiced out my concern to him on this field switching-whether it viable or not to do so. His answer was quite positive. I was hired by him as a part time Research Assistant just to have the feel of it; doing research in Education related researches. It was quite good experience and I kind of like it.
However, I'm still contemplating because many others have go against this plan of mine due to the fact that I'll be left hanging halfway since IF I do have PhD in Education, I do not have the basics of it; and potential employers of colleges and universities may question my credibility.
At the end of the day, I want to be a lecturer.
My questions are:
1. Would it be difficult to for me to get hired with this kinda education background? Halfway in science and another half in non science?
2. If I do get hired, can I actually lecture in both field?
3. Do you think the potential employers will try to negotiate my rate since I do not have a complete education background within the same field?
My main concern now is employability.
I'm not seeking for a solution. Just want to hear out more opinions, suggestions, advices.
Thanks
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