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The Academic Landscape - Different Schools Offer Different Opportunities - September 2014
Julia Miyaoka, Associate Professor, Decision Sciences Department, San Francisco State University
Bob Rawle - SJSU and Stanford Chemistry
Not everyone wants to teach at a major research university. But getting teaching jobs at other types of institutions is not a slam-dunk and applicants have to demonstrate that they understand what is expected of them and that they really want to have careers in such places. Some ideas on how to do all of this will be the subject of this academic chat with two professional guests who have experiences at such institutions.
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Differences Across the Disciplines - How Teaching and Research Vary Across Departments and Schools - October 2014
Charles Kruger, Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Michele Marincovich, Senior Advisor, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Salaries, undergraduate and graduate teaching "loads," number of graduate students, sources of research support, and number of authors per publication all vary considerably across disciplines at the same institution. Understanding why this is and how it impacts faculty success will be the subject of this academic chat with two professional guests who have gained a university-wide perspective on the issues involved.
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Negotiating Strategies to Get the Resources You Need - November 2014
Suzanne Pfeffer, Professor, Biochemistry
Risa Wechsler, Professor, Physics
Negotiating the right start-up package is not like buying a house or car where you don't expect to have a long-term relationship with the seller. It is about getting the resources you need to be successful in an environment with what could well be life-time colleagues. Some great tips on how to do this will be discussed with two professional guests who have been on both sides of the negotiating table.
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Teaching As A Postdoc - Why It Really Matters - January 2015
Ellen Woods, Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Stanford Introductory Studies
Sofie Kleppner, Assistant Dean, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Teaching experience beyond a TAship can do two things for you. It can tell you if this is something (hopefully) that you want to do going forward, and it can tell a prospective employer that this is something you have already tried. We will discuss how to make all this happen and still give you time to do your postdoc research and keep your supervisor happy.
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Designing Your First New Course - February 2015
Jack Baker, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Rita Popat, Clinical Assistant Professor, Health Research and Policy-Epidemiology
There are time-tested processes that can help you most effectively design a new course and we will look at several of these with two professional guests that have done it themselves many times and who have also taught workshops on the important lessons they have learned.
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Generating Research Ideas Most Likely to Lead to Research Funding - March 2015
Paula Welander, Professor, Environmental Earth System Science
Tom Kenny, Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Identifying a compelling and doable problem is the key to generating the funding you need. Two professional guests with considerable experience doing just that will discuss their ideas and suggestions.
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Managing A Research Program - Insights For Beginners - April 2015
Jeff Koseff, Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Jonathan Payne, Professor, Geological & Environmental Sciences
Managing your own research program is a huge step for beginning professors. What can you learn and do now as a postdoc that will help you start out right in your first academic position? Insights from our two professional guests will be very helpful in this regard.
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Successful Start-Up Strategies For New Professors - May 2015
Beth Pruitt, Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Your first 1-2 years as a professor can be critical to your future success and knowing what to DO, and NOT do can make all the difference. With our two professional guests we will look at what "quick starters" have learned about making the experience both productive and enjoyable.
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How To Enjoy Your Academic Job - And Get Tenure In The Process - June 2015
Merritt Maduke, Associate Professor, Molecular and Cellular Physiology
Ashby Morrison, Assistant Professor, Biology
Everyone is talking about work-life balance but what does it really mean and what are some specific approaches you can apply right now and in the future that will make a real difference to your personal and professional enjoyment? Two professional guests who have thought a great deal about this topic will join us for a lively discussion.
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