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This paper poses the question: Is a WIL placement a way to reengage teaching-focused academics with industry?, and introduces the concept of ‘Academic WIL’ where academics
complete an internship placement with an industry partner. The impact on graduate employability is discussed and a methodology for a teaching-focused academic to use their
Academic WIL experience as evidence of their achievements in the scholarship of teaching is presented.
Keywords: teaching-focused academic, work-integrated learning, industry engagement

Whelan, M.B. (2017). Academic work-integrated learning (WIL): Reengaging teaching-focused academics with industry. Journal
of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability, 8(1), 172–187.

This paper presents a potential reframing of conversations about experiential education, emphasizing the role of high impact practices (HIPs) in defining EE as more than an experience. The value, purpose, and challenges of integrating reflection into these experiences is highlighted through the lens of the defining characteristics of HIPs, supporting the development of meaningful, engaging opportunities for deeper learning.