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DuringÌýAssociate Professor Phill Cassey's long service leave, heÌýcontributed toÌýNature, a highly regarded journal in his field.

In the 'career column' article, gave his perspective on higher-level academic promotion. In his , he addresses higher-level diversity and equity in his workplace andÌýoutlines one proactive step his has implemented to support diversity at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide.



Image:ÌýAssociate Professor Phill Cassey and his family, travelling ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ whilst on long service leave

He writes about the pressureÌýin academia to be promoted rapidly, often at the cost of skills required to mentor, teach and for administration. He sees personal advancement presenting a conflict between collaboration and competition. Where collaboration between colleagues is required, yet competition exists for limitedÌýresearch funding and awards.

Despite scientists wanting change inÌýgender imbalance, Associate Professor Cassey explains it is difficult to resolve the diversity crisis quickly when faculties are consist of mostly tenured positions. However, in an attempt to resolve this conflict, Cassey is choosing to delay applying for promotions and help secure new competitive tenured pathways for early- and mid-career academics instead.

Read the full article in .



Image: Some things are worth the wait.ÌýAssociate Professor Cassey and family.