Off Campus: Humanities Scholars In Alt-Ac Careers

Off Campus: Humanities Scholars In Alt-Ac Careers is hosted by Kino and exists in the space where deep academic training meets professional life outside the university walls. It’s built on conversations with people who have invested years in postgraduate humanities work-earning PhDs or other advanced degrees-and have then charted a course into alternative academic careers. Every guest brings a specific story about that transition, discussing the actual work they do now, which could range from policy analysis and nonprofit leadership to roles in tech, publishing, or cultural institutions. These dialogues get into the gritty details of how their scholarly skills translate, or sometimes don't, offering a realistic look at the opportunities and hurdles. You’ll hear reflections on what graduate school provided and what it overlooked, making each episode a unique case study in applying humanistic thought to diverse problems. The podcast doesn’t offer a prescriptive path but instead provides a collective portrait of possibility, challenging the narrow view that a humanities doctorate leads to only one destination. It’s about redefining success and impact, finding that the rigor of research, critical thinking, and nuanced understanding cultivated in academia are urgently needed in many sectors. Tuning in, you gain insight into the practicalities and philosophies of building a meaningful career, all through the voices of those navigating it firsthand.