Workshops for Graduate Students and "Future Faculty"

The Academic Job Interview

Friday, February 1, 2008 3:00-4:30pm

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.

SKILL Conference for Graduate Students

Saturday, March 8, 2008 9:00am-3:00pm

Alumni House

The Institute for Teaching, Learning and Academic Leadership is committed to supporting University at Albany teachers in their practice. Graduate teaching assistants are a vital part of the University at Albany teaching community and represent an important population for professional development at ITLAL.

Finding a Fit in a Faculty Job

Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:00-4:30

Terrace Lounge

You know you want an academic job, but where? 80% of PhD graduates don't end up working at research universities, and many who do aren't happy in that environment. Join us for a panel discussion with faculty members from local four-year schools and community colleges to learn what their faculty life is like so that you can target your job search to the institution that will best fit your interests. We will also discuss how to tailor your application package so that it will be attractive to a search committee at a non-research institution.

What Every New Faculty Member Should Know

Monday, April 28, 2008 3:00-4:30pm

Campus Center 375

When you're on the job market, all you can think of is how to land that dream job. But what happens once you achieve that goal? You know you've been working hard as a graduate student, but you'll have to learn how to work smarter as a faculty member. How do new faculty members learn to balance teaching, research, and service? How can you learn to negotiate your new responsibilities and still have a life? A panel of junior faculty members will answer all these questions and more.