Apply to the Workshop
Helping postdoctoral scholars prepare for the faculty positions by providing expert feedback and strategies for navigating the job search process from preparing applications to interviewing to negotiations.
Location: TBA
Pricing: Free
Deadline: TBA
The Postdoc to Faculty Workshop (P2F) provides postdoctoral scholars interested in pursuing faculty positions at institutions of higher education with guidance and resources to support their job search. The workshop consists of several panel discussions and presentations on topics ranging from finding positions, to the application and interview process, to navigating the first year. Key features include: individual consultations with current faculty, mock interviewing and networking opportunities.
Who Should Attend
If you are a postdoctoral fellow interested in a faculty position in the chemical sciences at a college or university, this workshop can help you prepare for a rewarding career.
What You'll Learn
P2F participants will:
- Compare positions and respective expectations in undergraduate and graduate chemistry departments
- Receive assistance with and feedback on faculty application materials
- Learn strategies for balancing scholarship, teaching, and service expectations with life outside academia
- Launch a network of early-career faculty along with mentors, who can help guide newly appointed professors
- Be introduced to interactive teaching models and resources to facilitate their incorporation
What Past Attendees Say About the Workshop
"...The workshop offered an excellent platform to expand my professional network, connecting me with seasoned academics and peers. This experience has been instrumental in not only securing a faculty position but also in laying a strong foundation for my ongoing professional development in academia."
- Ariela Kaspi-Kaneti
Assistant Professor,
2021 Attendee
"The ACS Postdoc to Faculty Workshop was a well-organized and informative event that provided us with the necessary tools and resources to confidently pursue faculty positions. I highly recommend this workshop to any postdoc considering an academic career."
- Sriloy Dey
Senior Research Associate,
2023 Attendee
"Participation in the Postdoc to Faculty Workshop was key in my preparations for applying for faculty positions. Key components of the workshop that contributed to my success included expert feedback on my faculty application materials, review of my responses to common interview questions and demystification of the candidate selection process."
- Luke Erber
Assistant Professor,
2022 Attendee
"The networking aspect of the Workshop was also very valuable. Now I know many people that started their position the same year as I did and we seek advice from each other. I strongly recommend this Workshop for everyone applying for academic jobs!"
- Agnes Thorarinsdottir
Assistant Professor,
2022 Attendee
"This workshop was tremendously important for me, especially considering my transition from Europe to the American academic system. It played a pivotal role in helping me navigate the complexities of preparing application files and gearing up for interviews. Thanks to the valuable insights shared, I not only gained a competitive edge but also secured a faculty position in my very first year of applying."
- Irina Chuvashova
Assistant Professor,
2018 Attendee
"The ACS Postdoc to Faculty Workshop was very valuable to get a sense of the types of institution that were available, as well as to meet other postdocs on a similar career trajectory."
- Gordon Peterson
Assistant Professor,
2023 Attendee
"Participating in the Postdoc to Faculty Workshop demystified the faculty search/recruitment process for me. The feedback I received during the workshop improved my packet immensely."
- Marian Ackun-Farmmer
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor,
2022 Attendee
"My participation in the P2F workshop expanded my knowledge on the various institutions that align with my career aspirations within higher education. The networking connections made during the workshop have continued to flourish beyond the workshop."
- Chantrell Frazier
Assistant Professor of Chemistry,
2018 Attendee
"One of the key benefits was gaining a deeper understanding of the nuances in the negotiation processes. ...The workshop also allowed us to engage in discussions with mentors and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and institutions, broadened my perspective on academic careers, and provided me with a more comprehensive view of the opportunities and challenges within our field."
- Aylin Aykanat
Assistant Professor,
2023 Attendee
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