| Date: | Thursday, March 29, 2012 |
| Time: | 3:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Location: | Bob Wright Building, Room B150 |
Positioning yourself for a successful career as a faculty member takes planning. This workshop is a great opportunity for graduate students to consider what they can be doing now to prepare for an academic career and for the academic job market. You'll learn about the application process and gain a better understanding of what to expect from interviews for faculty positions. A panel of new and experienced professors will share their experiences and tips for impressing the search committee. Finally, we'll talk about strategies for negotiating your first offer of employment as a faculty member.
The Professional Development Self-assessment Tool will help guide you in planning your professional development during your graduate degree. Make a habit of checking this competency tool each year to continuously develop the skills required to compete in today’s global market.
Landing Your First Academic Job is being held separately from the Graduate Student Professional Development Summit. These events complement each other and we encourage you to register for and attend both.
