Am I Ready for the Faculty Job Market?

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.

Faculty Job Search: Recent Successful Faculty Job Seekers Panel

Good advice and up-to-date information about the faculty job search comes from those who have just successfully completed a search.

All members of this panel of current Stanford PhDs and Postdocs have concluded the faculty job search during 2025-26 and has received at least one job offer. Some have juggled several competing offers. Come hear them give you the full picture:

Faculty Life at a Community College Panel

Tuesday, May 19, 12:00pm-1:20pm, LKSC

Are you curious about a career as a teaching professor? Have you ever wondered about faculty life at a community college?

Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A with three senior faculty in the California Community College system: De Anza College, Foothill College, West Valley. They will provide a window into faculty life, give an overview of what they look for in hiring and promotion, and share the rewards and challenges of dedicating your career to teaching in higher education. 

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.

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.

Learning by Design: Optimizing Course Design for Effective Student Learning

Tuesday, May 12, 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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