ASPIRE Workshop on Preparing for a Faculty Career and Job Search

This ASPIRE workshop is for postdocs and late-stage grad students in the biomedical and life sciences who are interested in faculty careers. The 1.5 day event will feature interactive sessions and panel discussions with current faculty on topics ranging from exploring faculty roles, to interviewing for faculty jobs. Advance registration is requested. Participants may register for the entire workshop, or choose specific sessions to attend.

The 2023 workshop will be held Friday August 4th from 9:00am-3:15pm, and Monday, August 7th from 11:00am-4:00pm. This will be in person, meeting in Light Hall 202 (Friday) and Light Hall 214 (Monday).

Day 1 topics

Understanding faculty roles at different types of institutions
Overview of the academic job search process
Planning an independent research career
How search committees work
Effective research job talks and chalk talks
Interviewing skills

Day 2 topics

Insider’s view of the faculty job search: Mock faculty search committee
Negotiating a job offer
Applying for jobs in teaching-intensive institutions
Writing a teaching philosophy