The Academic Job Search

Workshop Series 2009-2010

SESSION 1 | SESSION 2 | SESSION 3 | SESSION 4

DATE
September 14, 2009
3-5pm

LOCATION
Lipsett Amphitheater, Building 10

SPEAKER
Sharon L. Milgram, PhD

FORMAT
Seminar

Session 1: Overview of the Academic Job Search

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:

CV
Cover letter
Letters of recommendation
Teaching/research statements
Timeline
What search committees look for in applicants

DATE
November 2, 2009
3-5pm

LOCATION
Wilson Hall
(Building 1, 3rd Floor)

SPEAKER
TBA

FORMAT
TBA

Session 2: Job Interviews

Registration will be available one month prior to event.

OBJECTIVE
After the application packet, the job interview is the next major hurdle 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

DATE
January 14, 2010
3-5pm

LOCATION
Wilson Hall
(Building 1, 3rd Floor)

SPEAKER
TBA

FORMAT
Seminar and workshop

Session 3: Evaluating Positions and Negotiating Offers

Registration will be available one month prior to event.

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 details you can and cannot negotiate.

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

DATE
March 16, 2010
3-5pm

LOCATION
Wilson Hall
(Building 1, 3rd Floor)

SPEAKER
TBA

FORMAT
Seminar

Session 4: Making the Move to Academia

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

For more information contact Shawn Mullen, PhD, mullensh@mail.nih.gov

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