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From Grad Student to Faculty!

SCHOOL of PHARMACY. From Grad Student to Faculty!. Patrice L. Jackson, PhD CIRTL Coffee Hour September 20, 2011. Days Before the Interview. SCHOOL of PHARMACY. Prepare, prepare, and prepare. Be in contact with the Search Committee Chair. Interview schedule Presentation

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From Grad Student to Faculty!

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  1. SCHOOL of PHARMACY From Grad Student to Faculty! Patrice L. Jackson, PhD CIRTL Coffee Hour September 20, 2011

  2. Days Before the Interview SCHOOL of PHARMACY • Prepare, prepare, and prepare. • Be in contact with the Search Committee Chair. • Interview schedule • Presentation • Who will be present, how long should your presentation be, and can it be research focus. • Know some background information about the institution. • Mission and goals (department you are applying to) • Current new events (e.g. recent achievements) • Be familiar with the faculty in the department. • Their research goals, publications, and accomplishments. Patrice L. Jackson, PhD CIRTL Coffee Hour

  3. The Day of the Interview Patrice L. Jackson, PhD CIRTL Coffee Hour

  4. Things to Think About Now SCHOOL of PHARMACY • Have an idea of the type of institution where you would want to work. • Teaching intensive • Research intensive • Good balance between teaching and research • Postdoc??? • Where, With Whom, and How Long • Have an expected end to your postdoc training and communicate your career plans with your advisor. Patrice L. Jackson, PhD CIRTL Coffee Hour

  5. What Can I Do Now? SCHOOL of PHARMACY • Start to put together your academic package. • Academic CV • Teaching philosophy statement • Letter of Intent • Philosophy of Scholarship • Teaching Portfolio • Research Plan Patrice L. Jackson, PhD CIRTL Coffee Hour

  6. What Can I Do Now? SCHOOL of PHARMACY • Build your network of collaborations NOW!!! • There is no such thing as a one man band in research, you MUST collaborate. • Communicate with • Persons in your current department and/or university. • Researchers in the field. • Professional meetings. Patrice L. Jackson, PhD CIRTL Coffee Hour

  7. Most Important…. SCHOOL of PHARMACY • Have a MENTOR! • This person should be someone you trust and whom can walk you through the job search, the interview process, the contract negotiation, the tenure and promotion journey, the day to day life of a professor, and so much more. • Finally enjoy the moment. You are stepping into a rewarding career in academia. Patrice L. Jackson, PhD CIRTL Coffee Hour

  8. Helpful Resources SCHOOL of PHARMACY • Online/PDF Books: • Howard Hughes Medical Institute • http://www.hhmi.org/catalog • Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty, 2nd Edition • Training Scientists to Make the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Developing Programs in Scientific Management • Entering Mentoring Patrice L. Jackson, PhD CIRTL Coffee Hour

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