u/Superb_Anteater_8119

Hello everyone! I am a software engineer with almost 2+ years of experience. To give you a background -
I completed my masters in software engineering in 2020. During my study, I did my thesis and published 5 research papers in well known international journals/education societies (this is not something every masters student does. Mostly phd students do research and publications). After that, I transitioned to corporate jobs until 2023. I worked for great companies like Cerner and Disney. Starting 2024, I took a career break to look after my babies. Now I am ready and want to get back. But this time, I am thinking about transitioning to academia. I do not hold a phd degree yet but want to work as a lecturer or assistant prof at a university or community college. I was always passionate about teaching and research. I always envisioned myself as a professor and always wanted to go that route. Considering how the job market is, I am a little skeptical.

How’s the job market coming to academia?
Is it easier to get hired or just like the tech jobs (apply, apply and no reply)?
What should be my starting point if I want to get started?

I know that I do need phd for becoming a professor but that I am thinking that would only be after a couple of years.

Hello everyone! I am a software engineer with almost 2+ years of experience. To give you a background -
I completed my masters in software engineering in 2020. During my study, I did my thesis and published 5 research papers in well known international journals/education societies (this is not something every masters student does. Mostly phd students do research and publications). After that, I transitioned to corporate jobs until 2023. I worked for great companies like Cerner and Disney. Starting 2024, I took a career break to look after my babies. Now I am ready and want to get back. But this time, I am thinking about transitioning to academia. I do not hold a phd degree yet but want to work as a lecturer or assistant prof at a university or community college. I was always passionate about teaching and research. I always envisioned myself as a professor and always wanted to go that route. Considering how the job market is, I am a little skeptical.

How’s the job market coming to academia?
Is it easier to get hired or just like the tech jobs (apply, apply and no reply)?
What should be my starting point if I want to get started?

I know that I do need phd for becoming a professor but that I am thinking that would only be after a couple of years.

Hello everyone! I am a software engineer with almost 2+ years of experience. To give you a background -
I completed my masters in software engineering in 2020. During my study, I did my thesis and published 5 research papers in well known international journals/education societies (this is not something every masters student does. Mostly phd students do research and publications). After that, I transitioned to corporate jobs until 2023. I worked for great companies like Cerner and Disney. Starting 2024, I took a career break to look after my babies. Now I am ready and want to get back. But this time, I am thinking about transitioning to academia. I do not hold a phd degree yet but want to work as a lecturer or assistant prof at a university or community college. I was always passionate about teaching and research. I always envisioned myself as a professor and always wanted to go that route. Considering how the job market is, I am a little skeptical.

How’s the job market coming to academia?
Is it easier to get hired or just like the tech jobs (apply, apply and no reply)?
What should be my starting point if I want to get started?

I know that I do need phd for becoming a professor but that I am thinking that would only be after a couple of years.