From April 15 to April 30, CaPS front desk hours will be adjusted to 10-12PM and 1PM-4PM.
Booking for advising appointments will resume after May 1.
Drop-Ins are cancelled during the exam period.
From April 15 to April 30, CaPS front desk hours will be adjusted to 10-12PM and 1PM-4PM.
Booking for advising appointments will resume after May 1.
Drop-Ins are cancelled during the exam period.
Academic Career Week – Designed for PhD’s, Academic Career Week will provide a series of panels and presentations addressing key elements of the doctoral process and the academic job search. Faculty will present on defending, academic applications and the interview. To register for all events, workshops and to view job postings go to myFuture . You have access to our services for up to one year after graduation. Use us, we want to be useful.
Academic Career Series 2014 Roster:
Strategies for a Successful Thesis Defense
| Thursday, October 2 from 10:00 - 11:30 – Brown 5001
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Building Your Teaching Portfolio Presentation
| Wednesday October 8th, 2014 from 2:30 - 4:00 - Thomson House Ballroom
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Network Your Way to an Academic Job
| Monday, October 20th from from 10:00 – 11:30 - Brown 5001
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Academic Interviewing & the Job Talk
| Thursday, October 23 10:00 - 11:30 - STBIO S3/3
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Academic CV & Cover Letter Writing Presentation
| Thursday, Oct. 23, 3:00 - 4:30– Leacock 232
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[to view the speakers at this event and their bios, click here]
Strategies for a Successful Thesis Defense
Thursday, October 2 10-11:30– Brown 5001
You managed to write that thesis and now it boils down to your oral defense. Find out how to impress your committee, avoid common pitfalls and enjoy your moment of glory.
PANELISTS:
Building Your Teaching Portfolio Presentation
Wednesday October 8th, 2014 from 2:30 - 4:00 - Thomson House Ballroom
This workshop will help you to approach your teaching as a graduate student with an eye toward strategies for documenting the many aspects of your teaching and effectively communicating your pedagogical skills to academic hiring committees. The session will include a presentation, an opportunity for you to begin drafting your teaching statement, a list of resources, and a question and answer period.
PRESENTERS:
Network Your Way to an Academic Job
Monday, October 20th, 2014 from 10:00 - 11:30 - Brown 5001
This workshop presents practical ideas for networking in academic and professional spheres.
PRESENTER:
Academic Interviewing & the Job Talk
Thursday, October 23 10-11:30 - STBIO S3/3 (Stewart Biology)
Hear what faculty have to say about the academic job market, get tips on the application process, how to best position yourself to get interviews and job offers, and what to do if your luck is running out. The format will be brief presentation followed by Q&A.
PANELISTS:
Academic CV & Cover Letter Writing Presentation
Thursday Oct. 23 from 3-4:30– Leacock 232
What difference does style make in a cv and cover letter? Are academic cv’s and cover letters different from ones designed for the business world or private sector? What should I include? What should I leave out? The goal of this session is to provide you with strategies for making a positive impression on a potential employer by presenting a clear, professional and convincing cover letter and cv.
PRESENTER:
Registration required through myFuture as space is limited. From your homepage, click on the Events tab followed by the Workshop tab and keyword ACS 2014.