PhD top-up programs?

[DeanLewis]

The reality is that unless you have a fairly prestigious doctorate, usually from a residential program that provides ample opportunities for teaching experience, and multiple publications along the way to your dissertation, opportunities for academic postings are far, few, and in between. Particularly, if you’re interested in full time, tenure track roles at 4 year colleges and universities. Adjunct work is easy enough to come by, and you could maybe even pull a community college role in the right market. But beyond that, it’s best to do a traditional, funded PhD if you’re interested in a career in academia, and then be prepared to relocate.