ECAN Engineering

The Engineering ECAN (Early Career Academic Network) is working to improve communications between ECAs within Engineering and ensure that opportunities are provided for ECAs to develop networks and gain knowledge in academic career development.

Vision

We are a trusted peer-led professional support group for ECAs, that provides advocacy, development opportunities and networking.

Purpose

• Enable ECAs to make strategic and informed decisions about their career trajectory and goals, and to enhance their research and academic capabilities.
• Promote and facilitate ECA leadership across the key strategic areas of academic and research excellence, social engagement and global impact.
• Provide space for ECAs to network and share knowledge at both the faculty and university level.
• Connect the wider UNSW community with the valuable ECA population.
• Represent the voice of ECAs.

What is an ECA?

UNSW Early Career Academics (ECAs) meet all of the following criteria:

• UNSW Academic staff within seven years (relative to opportunity) of having been awarded a PhD or recognised equivalent;
• Appointment is at Level A-C.

The term ECA includes any employee who fits the requirements above, irrespective of whether the employment is:

• in a research-focused role, an education-focused role, or a combined research and education role; and
• in a continuing or fixed-term position.

Additionally, you must also take into account your relevant career opportunity and interruptions.

If you have any questions, please email us at ecanexec@unsw.edu.au