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Transcript of From Grad Student to Faculty!
Patrice L. Jackson, PhDCIRTL Coffee Hour
September 20, 2011
SCHOOL of PHARMACY
Prepare, prepare, and prepare. Be in contact with the Search Committee Chair.
◦ Interview schedule◦ Presentation
Who will be present, how long should your presentation be, and can it be research focus.
Know some background information about the institution.◦ Mission and goals (department you are applying to)◦ Current new events (e.g. recent achievements)
Be familiar with the faculty in the department.◦ Their research goals, publications, and
accomplishments.
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Interviewer Time
Dean 30 mins
Search Committee(3+ members)
1h 30 mins
Chairman of Dept 1 h
President of University or VPs or Provost
30 mins
Lunch 1 h
Presentation 1 h
Human Resources 30 mins
Have an idea of the type of institution where you would want to work.◦ Teaching intensive◦ Research intensive◦ Good balance between teaching and research
Postdoc???◦ Where, With Whom, and How Long
◦ Have an expected end to your postdoc training and communicate your career plans with your advisor.
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Start to put together your academic package.◦ Academic CV◦ Teaching philosophy statement◦ Letter of Intent◦ Philosophy of Scholarship◦ Teaching Portfolio◦ Research Plan
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Build your network of collaborations NOW!!!
There is no such thing as a one man band in research, you MUST collaborate.
Communicate with◦ Persons in your current department and/or
university.◦ Researchers in the field.◦ Professional meetings.
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Have a MENTOR!◦ This person should be someone you trust and
whom can walk you through the job search, the interview process, the contract negotiation, the tenure and promotion journey, the day to day life of a professor, and so much more.
Finally enjoy the moment. You are stepping into a rewarding career in academia.
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Online/PDF Books:◦ Howard Hughes Medical Institute◦ http://www.hhmi.org/catalog
Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty, 2nd Edition
Training Scientists to Make the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Developing Programs in Scientific Management
Entering Mentoring
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