Preparing Future Faculty Conference – Getting Ready for an Academic Career
October 15, 2012 | By Karishma Collette, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Research on Learing and Teaching
At the 10th annual Preparing Future Faculty conference, job seekers gained valuable insight into faculty worklife, and were advised on what it takes to get an academic job at different types of institutions. Students interacted with faculty at comprehensive, liberal arts and community colleges, and major research institutions, and reported that these conversations broadened their knowledge of academic career options. Several participants indicated that the conference met its goal of demystifying the job search and faculty career path. Four key points resonated with participants: (1) ask questions about the specific requirements for tenure at institutions to which they are applying,…
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