Academic Job Search (Fall 2006)
Resources at the UCLA Chemistry Department:
- Dr. Russell’s Preparing Future Faculty at UCLA lecture series (Chem 272G, ID : 542-506-200)
Syllabus
When/Where : Tuesday 11:30 – 1:00, Mol Sci 3440
Opportunities of finding out about the academic job arena, how to write a CV, how to develop a teaching philosophy, learning theories, etc.
Resources at the UCLA Career Services
- Workshops (http://career.ucla.edu/workshops/EspeciallyForPhDAndMastersStudents.asp)
- Preparing for the Academic Job Market
Join us for our annual kick-off event to welcome in the academic job application season. Learn to write the Curriculum Vitae (CV), prepare for the job talk and how to request letters of reference. We will discuss additional materials needed in the application process.
October 5 Th 5:30-7:30pm Strathmore Bldg, Rm 117 - Mastering the Academic Interview for Sciences and Engineering
A panel of UCLA professors from the Science and Engineering fields will address the academic interview process. Learn about the panelists' experiences of academic interviews, process, preparation for the social aspects, and the job talk. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and successfully negotiate a job offer. Bring your questions for a lively and informative discussion.
October 26 Th 5:30-7:30pm Strathmore Bldg, Rm 117 - Teaching Options for PhDs
Expand your teaching horizions. Please join us as panelists discuss their experiences with employment in a variety of teaching careers. These will go beyond traditional academic postions in research institutions and include community, state, and other teaching options.
November 16 Th 5:30-7:30pm Strathmore Bldg, Rm 117
- Preparing for the Academic Job Market
- Links
- Useful Web Sites for the Academic Job Search (http://career.ucla.edu/PHD/AcademicJobSearchLinks.asp)
- Preparing for the Academic Job Search (http://career.ucla.edu/PHD/PreparingForTheAcademicJobSearch.asp)
- Academic Interviewing Helpful Links (http://career.ucla.edu/phd/AcademicInterviewingHelpfulLinks.asp)
- Link to the Credential Files Services at UCLA (https://secure.career.ucla.edu/Credential/)
Resources for Post-Docs
- The Society of Postdoctoral Scholars at UCLA: http://www.postdoc.ucla.edu/
