PA085: What Comes Next: Applying for Postdoctoral and Academic Positions

Friday, February 16, 2024
4:00 PM–4:50 PM CST

  • PMD: 8,10
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. learn about academic and postdoctoral experiences in school psychology and how to navigate preparing to apply and work in those settings;
  2. make informed choices to support postgraduate employment that aligns with career interests and personal values; and
  3. develop interviewing and negotiating strategies, including factors of importance to those from marginalized identities within the field.

Description

Plan for applications, interviews, and negotiations related to postdoctoral and academic positions that aligns with your personal priorities. Review timelines, sample materials, and resources to increase professional networks for employment.

Presenter(s)

Sarah J. Conoyer, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Tamara Lawson, University of Arizona
DaShae J. Rodriguez-Harris, La Grange Area Department of Special Education ​(LADSE)
Elizabeth L. McKenney, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Letter to Supervisor

Looking for a concise way to pitch the convention to your employer? This letter and the corresponding talking points are here to help!

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