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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.

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Interviewer Time

Dean 30 mins

Search Committee(3+ members)

1h 30 mins

Chairman of Dept 1 h

President of University or VPs or Provost

30 mins

Lunch 1 h

Presentation 1 h

Human Resources 30 mins

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.

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Start to put together your academic package.◦ Academic CV◦ Teaching philosophy statement◦ Letter of Intent◦ Philosophy of Scholarship◦ Teaching Portfolio◦ Research Plan

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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.

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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.

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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

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