The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting The Pop Nation gourmet popsicles for all postdocs!
Sign up and stop by for a hand crafted, gourmet ice pop, made with real fresh fruit!
All flavors are 100% vegan and gluten free!
Popsicles will be provided until supplies run out -- we recommend stopping by on the earlier side if you can!
Monday, June 15, 12:00pm-1:00pm, On Campus
Mentoring compacts are shared agreements between mentors and mentees to outline expectations and commitments to each other. Compacts are critical tools to establish mentoring relationships, which can be especially useful when working with new trainees and summer interns.
During this workshop, we will introduce mentoring compacts, provide templates for creating one, and write our own through guided brainstorming and peer discussion.
Monday, July 13, 12:00pm-1:20pm, On Campus
An estimated half of U.S. faculty job applications require a statement of teaching philosophy. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the basics of the teaching statement genre, reflect on your own teaching philosophy, and practice evaluating the statements of successful job seekers. No matter how much or how little teaching experience you have, register today and take the guesswork out of the teaching statement.
Thursday, August 6, 12:00pm-1:20pm, On Campus
Monday, July 27, 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 Cover Letter – the goal is to get you to the next 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. We will also discuss strategies for tailoring your draft. Bring 3-4 hard copies of your cover letter for review.
Thursday, July 23, 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 Teaching Statement – the goal is to get you to the next 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.
Tuesday, June 30, 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.
Thursday, June 25, 12:00pm-1:20pm, On Campus
Wednesday, June 17, 12:00pm-1:20pm, On Campus
Join staff from OPA and CareerEd for 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. Light refreshments provided.
For postdocs planning to apply for faculty jobs in 2026 and/or 2027.