MS085: Demystifying the Job Search Process for Careers in Academia

Friday, February 16, 2024
8:00 AM–9:50 AM CST

  • PMD: 10
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. demystify types of academic positions and the job search process for careers in academia.
  2. expand knowledge related to key areas of academic job searches (e.g., identifying careers, job application materials).
  3. reflect on their own strengths and expertise alignment with diverse careers in academia.

Description

This presentation will describe and demystify the job search process for careers in academia and provide individualized and dynamic mentorship on such topics (e.g., identifying academic positions, developing application materials).

Presenter(s)

Bryn Harris, University of Colorado Denver
Kathleen B. Aspiranti, University of Kentucky
Courtenay A. Barrett, Michigan State University
Lindsay M. Fallon, PhD, University of Massachusetts Boston

Contributor(s)

Kathrin E. Maki, Lyndsay N. Jenkins, Iryna Kasi

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