Preparing Future Faculty 2026 Symposium
Description
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: Panel discussion: Strategizing steps to independence
Session 2: Lecture: CV and Cover Letter
Session 3: Panel discussion: Research, teaching, service, & diversity statements
Lunch with networking opportunities
Session 4: Lecture: In-person interviews and job talks
Session 5: Lecture: Chalk talks
Session 6: Lecture: Startup Negotiations
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