Event
ECEGSA Academic Careers Panel
Friday, November 7, 2014
1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
AVW 2460
Andrew Lee
301 405 7540
alee85@umd.edu
http://gsa.ece.umd.edu/
Summary: This is a panel discussion on "Careers in Academia." We have invited several professors to answer any questions and share their experiences regarding the life of a professor, their research, and their academic careers in general. The discussion is split into two parts: questions relating to academic life and responsibilities and questions relating to the application process.
Part 1 – Is Academia For Me?
• Academia vs. Industry
o Research freedom
o Pressure to publish
o Work environment
o Work/Life balance
• Expectations & Responsibilities
o Research focus
o Finding funding – grant writing
o Teaching and mentoring
o Teaching and researching balance
o Departmental and societal service
• Tenure & After
o Path to get there
o Changing expectations
Part 2 – How Do I Get An Academic Job?
• Academic job market
o Current and future outlook
o Postdoctoral and Research Associate positions
o International issues
• Application process
o Identifying potential schools
o Application deadlines
o Resume and CV preparation
o Research and teaching statements
o Interview process / research talk
o Transition between Ph.D. and faculty
For a flyer: www.ece.umd.edu/sites/default/files/documents/flyers/14_ECEGSA-AcademicRoundtable.pdf
