DE-MYSTIFYING THE ACADEMIC JOB MARKET
in the Social Sciences, Humanities & Education
Wednesday Workshop Series
Presented by: Myrna Garca, Academic Center for Excellence & Elizabeth Herrera, Office of Career Services
PART I: Understanding the Application Process
Workshop #1 – Getting Started! - September 2nd
Time: 4:30p m-5:30pm
Location: ACE, Student Services Building, Suite 2900
RSVP to Jermaine Woodard jwood12@uic.edu or 312 – 413-0031
Topics:
- Where to look for a job/How to find a job
- Distinguishing between the different types of institutions & positions: R1 vs. Liberal Arts Colleges vs. Post Doc
- Keeping Organized i.e. creating checklists &/or spreadsheets
- Drafting Your Teaching Statement/Preparing Your Teaching Portfolio
Guest Speakers:
- Dr. Paul-Brian McInerney, Sociology
- Dr. David Stovall, Education
