Research Statement Peer Review 2

Monday, July 7, 12:00pm-1:20pm, On Campus

Work with other postdocs preparing for the faculty job market to receive and give structured feedback on a draft of your Research Statement – the goal is to get you to an advanced draft. You will be provided with guidance on asking for and giving feedback and a review rubric, and the presenter will be available to answer questions. Bring 3-4 hard copies of your statement for review. You may participate in either or both of the Research Statement Peer Review sessions. 

Am I Ready for the Faculty Job Market?

Join staff from OPA and CareerEd for lunch and a look into the academic job market. We’ll discuss what different institutions look for and do some deep thinking about where you are now, where you would like to be in the future, and what steps to take to get there. This 80-minute session will help you consider your options and assess your readiness for the job market. Lunch provided.

Replacing the Diversity Statement: Weaving Your Story and Your Values into Faculty Application Materials

Tuesday, May 27, 12:00pm-1:20pm, LKSC

Are you going on the faculty job market next fall? Now that universities are no longer asking for a Diversity Statement, you need to rethink your strategy for demonstrating who you are and what you care about. 

This workshop will walk you through how to incorporate your story and your values into every aspect of your faculty job application materials. 

Designing Your Postdoc

Your postdoc training is more than just research! Apply design thinking to the wicked problem of a comprehensive postdoctoral training plan and make a bold plan that amplifies your interests and values as you transition to your career of choice. The work we do together will support new perspectives, identify mentoring needs, and ensure that your individual development plan is thoughtful and balanced.

Note: there is approximately an hour of required prework for this session. You will receive details for the prework upon registration.

Tips for a Memorable Job Talk

Tuesday, May 13, 12:00pm-1:20pm, LKSC

Giving a successful job talk requires more than simply knowing your topic inside and out. In this interactive session, you’ll learn strategies for structuring your talk, accommodating diverse audiences so they see the value of your research, and enhancing your delivery so that your talk is clear, engaging and memorable. You’ll see a few example approaches from successful job talks, so you can consider how to apply them to your own.

Learning by Design: Optimizing Course Design for Effective Student Learning

Tuesday, May 6, 12:00pm-1:20pm, LKSC 

Are you planning to prepare a syllabus for an upcoming course or for the academic job search? 

The ability to create an effective course plan and syllabus is critical to the success of courses we teach and in future academic positions. Join us for an interactive workshop that will prepare you for developing or revising a course to be taught at or beyond Stanford. 

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

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