Institute for Teaching Learning and Academic Leadership - Eventos y talleres

Graduate Teaching Events for Fall 2008

September

Demystifying the Academic Job Market
Thursday, September 4 2:30 - 4:00 PM Terrace Lounge
Effective CVs & Cover Letters
Tuesday, September 23 2:30 - 4:00 PM Terrace Lounge

October

Writing Grant Proposals as a Graduate Student
Thursday, October 23 2:30 - 4:30 PM Assembly Hall
Teaching Portfolios for Future Faculty
Wednesday, October 29 2:30 - 4:00 PM Terrace Lounge

November

Preparing for the Academic Job Interview
Wednesday, November 5 2:30 - 4:00 PM Terrace Lounge

December

Other Workshops

Workshops Conducted by Information Technology Services Training (ITS)
Workshops Conducted by the Interactive Media Center

Demystifying the Academic Job Market (go back)
Thursday, September 4	2:30 - 4:00 PM	Terrace Lounge
There’s a light at the end of the dissertation tunnel, and you’ve decided it’s time to start looking for a job. But where do you even start? In this session graduate students considering a life in academe will learn from UAlbany faculty members who have recently entered the professorate. Join us in this discussion, which will consider issues as wide-ranging as application strategies, CV’s, and on-campus interviews, including some do’s and don’ts.
Effective CVs & Cover Letters (go back)
Tuesday, September 23	2:30 - 4:00 PM	Terrace Lounge
A well-organized CV and cover letter are crucial for landing an interview for the academic job you have been working toward as a graduate student. While separately they address different aspects of your preparation and experience, together they can be a powerful tool to convince a prospective academic institution that you have the skills necessary for the job AND that you are a fit for their institution. This workshop will help you develop a clear plan for how best to organize your credentials into a CV and gain techniques for putting together a cover letter that brings you one step closer to that perfect academic position.
Writing Grant Proposals as a Graduate Student (go back)
Thursday, October 23	2:30 - 4:00 PM	Assembly Hall
Knowing how to write a grant proposal to bring in funding is becoming increasingly important, even in teaching colleges and disciplines that haven’t traditionally relied on grant funding. Writing a successful grant application is not a gift, it is a skill that is practiced and developed over time. As a graduate student, you are in a position to make yourself even more marketable by learning the rules early on. The GSO, Sponsored Programs and ITLAL are joining forces to deliver the crucial information you will need to start getting grants for your current projects and research and to get a jump on your academic career.
Teaching Portfolios for Future Faculty (go back)
Wednesday, October 29	2:30 - 4:00 PM	Terrace Lounge
You know you are a great teacher—all your students and colleagues say you are. But how can you show it? One great way is by developing a strong teaching statement and assembling a portfolio. This workshop will give you tips for collecting and displaying materials that will help you articulate your philosophy of teaching, demonstrate your strengths as a teacher, and set yourself apart from other job candidates.
Preparing for the Academic Job Interview (go back)
Wednesday, November 5	2:30 - 4:00 PM	Terrace Lounge
So you’ve landed an interview…and the panic is setting in! This workshop will walk you through the “typical” faculty interview, and give you an idea of what to expect. Learn the ins and outs of interviewing for faculty jobs. We will discuss the proper preparation and potential pitfalls of the most common interviewing scenarios: phone, conference and on-campus.