Academia

LOCATION
Wilson Hall
(Building 1, 3rd Floor)

SPEAKER
Sharon L. Milgram, PhD

FORMAT
Seminar

Session 1: Overview of the Academic Job Search
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OBJECTIVE
As you begin your search for an academic job, it is important to be aware of all the aspects of a well-planned job search. In this workshop, hear an overview of what you need to do to ensure a productive academic job search.

TOPICS
Finding job announcements
The application packet:

DATE
October 7, 2008
2-4pm

LOCATION
Natcher, Balcony B

SPEAKER
Sharon L. Milgram, PhD and Betsey Wade, PhD

FORMAT
Small-group workshops that include time to critique each others’ statements

Session 2: Writing Effective Research Statements
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OBJECTIVE
One of the first steps in obtaining an academic job that involves research is preparing your research statement.  In this workshop, learn tips to make the research statement you have already prepared stand out.

NOTE
You MUST bring a draft research statement with you to this workshop.

TOPICS
Brief review of what is included in a research statement
How to tailor your research statement to different institutions

DATE
October 21, 2008
2-4pm

LOCATION
Wilson Hall
(Building 1, 3rd Floor)

SPEAKER
Sharon Milgram, PhD and Michael J. Dougherty, PhD

FORMAT
Small-group workshops that include time to critique each others’ statements

Session 3: Writing Effective Teaching Statements
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OBJECTIVE
If you are searching for job at a teaching university, your teaching statement is critical.  In this workshop, learn tips to make your teaching statement stand out.

NOTE
You MUST bring a draft teaching statement with you to this workshop.

TOPICS
Brief review of what is included in a teaching statement
How to tailor your teaching statement to different institutions

DATE
November 20, 2008
2:30-5pm

LOCATION
Wilson Hall
(Building 1, 3rd Floor)

SPEAKER
TBA

FORMAT
2:00 – 3:45 Workshop
3:45 – 5:00 Interview Committee Panel

Session 4: Job Interviews
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OBJECTIVE
After the application packet, the job interview is vital to securing a position.  In this workshop, learn the “do’s and don’ts” of academic job interviewing and hear a perspective on what interview committees like to see.

TOPICS
What to expect
How to prepare
Types of questions to expect
Questions to ask
What to do after the interview

Slides [PDF, 230 KB]
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DATE
January 13, 2009
2-4pm

LOCATION
Wilson Hall
(Building 1, 3rd Floor)

SPEAKER
Joann Boughman, PhD

FORMAT
Seminar and workshop

Session 5: Evaluating Positions and Negotiating Offers
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OBJECTIVE
You’ve got the job offer!  Now what do you do?  In this workshop, learn what you should consider when beginning negotiations. Also, learn the types of package details you can negotiate from a Dean’s perspective.

TOPICS
Should you pursue this offer?
What to look for when evaluating offers
Potential issues for discussion/negotiation
Verbal/written offers

DATE
March 19, 2009
2-4pm

LOCATION
Building 50

SPEAKER
TBA

FORMAT
Seminar

Session 6: Making the Move to Academia
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OBJECTIVE
Congratulations, you’ve accepted the job! In this seminar, learn what you need to know about navigating the academic environment in your future department. You’ll learn important points to consider when deciding what equipment you need to set up your lab and how to find the best people to work in your lab. Also, learn about other expectations of a junior faculty member.

TOPICS
What to expect
Setting up your lab
Finding/hiring research assistants