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Considering a career in academia? LiftOff! Your Faculty Career is an interactive professional development event designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars better understand and prepare for the faculty job search.
Throughout the day, participants will explore the key stages of pursuing a faculty position—from interpreting faculty job advertisements and preparing strong application materials to navigating job talks, campus visits, and teaching demonstrations.
Sessions will provide practical guidance on identifying what institutions are looking for, understanding the components of a faculty application, and preparing for the interview process across different disciplines and types of institutions. Participants will also learn about opportunities for additional mentoring, consultations, and practice sessions to help them strengthen their materials and prepare for job talks and teaching demonstrations.
LiftOff! also serves as a launching point for additional GradPathways programming throughout the year, where participants can explore individual components of the faculty application and hiring process in greater depth.
Whether you are preparing to enter the faculty job market soon or simply want to better understand what the process entails, LiftOff! will provide practical strategies, resources, and connections to help you take the next step toward a faculty career.