Academic Career Series 2014

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:

 [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: 

• Irah King, Assistant Professor – Department of Microbiology and Immunology
• Scott Kushner, Program Coordinator – McGill Writing Centre
• Shawn Robbins, Assistant Professor - School of Physical & Occupational Therapy
• Christie Rowe, Assistant Professor – Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
• Andreas Warburton, Association Professor, Department of Physics

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:

• Laura Winer, Director of Teaching and Learning Services
• Crystal Ernst, PhD candidate, Graduate Student Assistant, Teaching adn Learning Services

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:

• Niem Tu Huynh

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:

• Ian Butler, Professor – Department of Chemistry
• Andre Costopoulos, Dean of Students
• Daniel Heller, Assistant Professor – Department of Jewish Studies
• Vandna Sinha, Assistant Professor– School of Social Work
• Doreen Starke-Meyerring, Associate Professor, Integrated Studies in Education, Department of Education
• Victoria Talwar, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs, Faculty of Education – Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology

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:

• Dr. Lise Winer, Graduate Program Director, Dept. of Integrated Studies in Education

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.