ASPIRE Cafe: Exploring and Preparing for Faculty Careers
Thursday, May 27, 2021
11:00am
Virtual Session
***Although this event has previously been a drop-in event, please note that since they are now virtual, we are requesting a registration so we may provide you a Zoom log-in.***
Kathy Gould, Ph.D.,Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Education and Career Development and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
Do you know the different types of academic faculty positions that are available in the U.S.? What skills do you need for each type? What type of faculty position is right for you? Join Kathy Gould, Ph.D, Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology and Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research,Education and Career Development for a session in which we will explore the different types of faculty positions available to life scientists and the variable skills a competitive applicant needs to demonstrate for each type. Participants will use the Academic Career Readiness Assessment (ACRA) Framework, developed by the UCSF Office of Career & Professional Development, to assess their level of preparedness for different positions and to set professional development and research goals that are aligned with the hiring criteria used to assess job candidates.
Registration required here
For more information on upcoming sessions: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/aspire-bistro-for-phd-students/