{"id":24451,"date":"2025-11-11T09:47:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T15:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/career-development\/?p=24451"},"modified":"2025-12-04T12:01:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T18:01:43","slug":"aspire-up-negotiating-your-faculty-startup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/career-development\/2025\/11\/11\/aspire-up-negotiating-your-faculty-startup\/","title":{"rendered":"ASPIRE Up: Negotiating your Faculty Startup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Negotiating Your Faculty Startup<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Thinking about applying for faculty positions? Already interviewing? One of the most critical\u2014and often most intimidating\u2014steps is negotiating your offer. Join Kathy Gould, PhD<\/strong>, Louise B. McGavock Chair, Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology<\/em>, for a practical and supportive workshop that breaks down the negotiation process for new faculty hires.<\/p>\n

Drawing from real-world examples and best practices, Dr. Gould will guide participants through:<\/p>\n

What Can Be Negotiated<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Base salary and compensation structures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Moving support, housing assistance, day care, parking, and other personal benefits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Teaching expectations, release time, and service responsibilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Opportunities for program affiliations and mentoring roles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Startup funds: how to justify equipment, staff, reagents, and lab support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Lab and office space considerations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How to Negotiate Effectively<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      What to say when you first receive an offer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      How to privately prioritize what you need to succeed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Strategies for presenting requests clearly and persuasively<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      How to suggest \u201cwin-win\u201d solutions that strengthen relationships<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Why everything must be confirmed in writing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Event Details<\/strong>
      Date:<\/strong> December 4, 2025
      Time:<\/strong> 11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM
      Location:<\/strong> Light Hall 411
      Speaker:<\/strong> Kathy Gould, PhD<\/em><\/p>\n

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