Preparing for an Academic Career in the Geosciences workshop at the Earth Educators Rendezvous
Dear Friends and Alumni of the Career Prep Workshop,
Please share the information below with anyone who may be interested in learning more about an academic career in the geosciences. Since 2003, the Preparing for an Academic Career in the Geosciences workshop has provided mentoring for over 1,000 participants, including guidance on different types of institutions and jobs, how to navigate the job search process, and strategies for being successful as teachers and researchers. The workshop is appropriate for those in graduate school, post-doctoral positions, or actively on the job market.
Travel stipends are available (apply by April 7).
Thank you for spreading the word!
-Lisa
Preparing for an Academic Career in the Geosciences workshop at the Earth Educators Rendezvous
Nashville, TN
https://serc.carleton.edu/earth_rendezvous/2019/program/morning_workshops/w1/index.html
The main goals of the workshop are for participants to improve their application and interview skills for academic jobs, become more effective at goal-setting and time management, and broaden their network (of colleagues and resources) to help jump-start their teaching and research as a faculty member.
During the workshop and associated Rendezvous opportunities, each participant will:
- Learn about academic careers in different educational settings (e.g., two-year colleges, primarily undergraduate institutions, universities).
- Develop a plan for your next career stage. Set goals to move toward that plan.
- Learn about the job search process and improve your job applications: learn about documenting strengths and accomplishments in teaching and research, and develop or revise your teaching and research statements.
- Improve your communication skills: the elevator pitch and interviews.
- Explore aspects of effective and innovative teaching. Make your own selections from Monday-Wednesday afternoon Rendezvous workshops and sessions. These are open to you and included in registration.
This workshop is designed specifically for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and others who are interested in pursuing academic careers in the geosciences (including geology, geochemistry, geophysics, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, geography, environmental science, and other allied disciplines). For the fourth year in a row, the workshop will be offered at the Earth Educators' Rendezvous. After each morning session, workshop participants can engage in lunchtime discussions with senior colleagues and then choose from afternoon workshops, panels, and plenary sessions that are part of the Earth Educators' Rendezvous. Participants can also register for Thursday-Friday programming.
To register, go to the Earth Educators' Rendezvous registration page and select the Preparing for an Academic Career workshop as the morning workshop you plan to attend. We will accept registrations until the workshop is full.
You can find more details on the workshop website.
Travel funds are available! Please see Travel Stipend Application. Deadline to apply for a travel stipend is April 7, 2019.
Workshop Conveners:
Sue Ebanks, Savannah State University
Lisa Gilbert, Williams College
Lynsey LeMay, Thomas Nelson Community College
Catherine Riihimaki, Princeton University
Gary Weissman, University of New Mexico
Questions? Email car3@princeton.edu.