Preparing Future Faculty 2026 Symposium

November 3rd, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Murphy Auditorium

Do your future career plans involve becoming a faculty member? Whether you're just considering the idea or have gone through an application cycle, this symposium will give you key information about navigating independence from your current lab, application documents, on site interviews, and beyond. This full-day event will feature informative lectures, panel discussions, and Q&As with faculty members, new and seasoned, from diverse backgrounds and institutions.

Proposed agenda:

Session 1: Strategizing steps to independence

Session 2: CV and Cover Letter

Session 3: Research, teaching, service, & diversity statements 

Session 4: New faculty panel discussion: What was actually important during the application and interview process?

Session 5: In-person interviews/ Job talks

Session 6: Chalk talks

Session 7: Startup Negotiations