Postdocs Can Apply for Professional Development Workshop Series
Are you a postdoc who wants to be a successful job seeker? Successful job seekers have an important asset: they are prepared, have a plan and avoid making common mistakes. We are here to assist you!
U of A postdoctoral researchers and scholars can apply for the new Postdoctoral Professional Development Workshop Series offered by the Office for Faculty Affairs and the Division of Research and Innovation.
The year-long workshop will be held the first Tuesday of every month from 3-4:30 p.m., starting Sept. 10. The workshop series will support attendees in creating an individual development plan, provide career development guidance and cover topics such as balancing teaching and research, writing grant proposals, effective teaching practices, creating a competitive CV, applying and interviewing for jobs, and more. The workshop will utilize the acclaimed book The Professor is In: The Essential Guide to Turning Your Ph.D. Into a Job as its framework.
Interested individuals can apply by Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. Only 25 participants will be selected.
For more information, contact Stephanie Adams, Cynthia Sides or Molly Throgmorton.
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Contacts
Stephanie Adams, director of faculty development
Office for Faculty Affairs
479-575-3150,
sgadams@uark.edu
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