Dr. Chris AllenDepartment of Science and MathCollege of the MainlandMarch 18, 2013

Finding Your Career Niche in Education

World-famousResearch Scientist!?

GrantsPublications

ResearchResearchResearchResearch

Education

EducationLaboratory vs.

• Experimentation

• Data

• Publish

• Lab meetings

Classroom

• (Teaching)Students

• Learning

• Grading

• Department meetings, committees

• Teaching students.

• Autonomy.

• Family time.

• Opportunities outside of the classroom.– Clubs

– Student organizations

– Sports

– Free classes

Benefits of Educational Careers

• Teaching Experience– Graduate Assistant (Lab/Lecture)

– None?

– (Adjunct opportunities → local community colleges)

• Research Experience– Publication Record

– Grants

• Philosophies– Teaching, Research

• Career Objectives

Application Process

• College of the Mainland is an open door admissions comprehensive community college whose mission includes:– Providing quality postsecondary programs to prepare students

for transfer to upper level institutions

– Providing one and two year occupational programs to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation

– Providing a variety of continuing educational courses for students who wish to upgrade their skills or pursue areas of personal interest.

• Give your reaction to this statement.

• What qualities and expertise can you contribute toward accomplishing our mission?

Example (College of the Mainland)

Best of luck!

Contact Information:

Chris Allen, Ph.D.

Science and Math Dept.

College of the Mainland

409-933-8333

callen@com.edu