Program

Pre-workshop

Please complete the pre-workshop survey by July 10 and before arrival at the workshop complete the Mapping your Career worksheet. Total time expected: less than 1 hour.

Monday: Your academic career goals

8:30 Welcome, introductions, and ice breaker (Leader Introductions)

9:05 Mapping your career at different types of institutions (Mapping Your Career slides)

  • Reflection on pre-workshop career mapping activity
  • Institution Types
  • Panelist experiences
  • SWOT
  • Q & A

10:05 Break

10:15 What might your academic career trajectory include? (Career Paths)

10:45 Career Management (& planning next steps)

11:15 Introduction to the elevator pitch (Elevator Pitch) and Monday Roadcheck

11:30 Adjourn

Optional lunchtime discussion groups Walk over to the student union or other location with a group

Suggested afternoon sessions:

  • Mini-workshop: Look at the program.
  • Or check out some of the contributed sessions! Talks are 1:30-3.30pm and posters are 4:30-5:45pm

Tuesday: Getting that academic position

8:30 Introduction to the day

8:35 Elevator pitches: small group practice and debrief

9:05 Application process: (Academic Job Search and Interviews)

9:35 Discussion of application process by job type -- Select your table:

  • Lynsey
  • Brendan
  • Becki
  • Christy

10:05 Break

10:15 "Illegal" questions and negotiations - (Awkward Interactions)

11:00 Making an action plan for your next step

11:15 Summary of the day and Tuesday Road Check

11:30 Adjourn

Optional lunchtime discussion groups TBA

Suggested for Tuesday afternoon:

  • Roundtable Discussions
  • Or check out some of the Share-a-thon and Teaching Demonstrations
  • Plenary: Anita Marshall 4:30-5:45pm

Wednesday: Building your research and teaching skills

8:30 Introduction to the day

8:35 Pathways to Becoming an Effective Teacher (Teaching Pathways)

9:05 Pathways to becoming an effective teacher Discussion groups (two rounds of break-outs)

  • Lynsey
  • Brendan
  • Becki
  • Christy

10:05 Break

10:15 Panel Discussion: Moving your research forward - Building your research niche and lessons in flexibility (Research Pathways)

10:45 Moving your research forward discussion groups (select 1 table to join):

  • Lynsey
  • Brendan
  • Becki
  • Christy

11:15 Wrap-up and workshop evaluation

11:30 Adjourn

Wednesday afternoon

  • Group photo before lunch!
  • Mini-Workshops
  • Forum & Discussion 4.30-5.45pm

Thursday and Friday Suggestions

Thursday, Friday 8:30-11:30am:Getting the most out of your TA experience

Thursday afternoon

  • Mini-workshop: see program
  • Or check out some of the contributed sessions! Talks are 1:30-3.30pm
  • Plenary: Monica Ko 4.30-5.45pm

Friday afternoon

  • Roundtable Discussions
  • Or check out some of Teaching Demonstrations & Poster Session
  • Town Hall 4:30-5:45pm