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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.
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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, University of La Verne
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, The Ohio State University
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, University of Kansas
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, University of Rochester
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, Florida International University
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, Haverford College
2023 Attendee
"Participating in the Postdoc to Faculty Workshop demystified the faculty search and recruitment process for me. The feedback I received during the workshop improved my packet immensely."
- Marian Ackun-Farmmer
Assistant Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology
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, Framington State University
2023 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, University of New Hampshire
2023 Attendee
"My experience at the Postdoc to Faculty Workshop jumpstarted my preparation for the academic job cycle. Conversations on expectations and how to find resources allowed me to prepare my application materials and interview with all the various departments. I am fortunate that I participated because it forced me to prepare my materials early in the year and it made the fall application timeframe easier to manage."
- Amy Solinski
NIH Postdoctoral Fellow, Penn State University
2023 Attendee
"The P2F workshop helped me expand my professional network with people who were also in a similar place in their careers. While I had already accepted an academic position by the time I participated in the workshop, I really saw the benefits of learning about the first few years of an academic appointment as well as how the getting feedback on the academic package can really help those who need it. I would recommend this workshop to any postdoc in need of learning about academic careers and need great feedback on their academic packages for the next application cycle."
- Prajay Patel
Assistant Professor, University of Dallas
2022 Attendee
"The Postdoc to Faculty Workshop was invaluable in strengthening my application materials, particularly with regard to the individualized feedback on myresearch proposal. I also appreciated the small group mock interviews and the additional interaction with preparation materials provided by the booklet."
- Janae B. Brown
Assistant Professor, Spelman College
2021 Attendee
"Participating in the Postdoc to Faculty workshop greatly boosted my confidence in the application process.....The fresh perspective providedby faculty mentors on my application materials was incredibly helpful. Their 'outside look' enabled them to identify strengths that may have been overlooked by those who know me well. I highly recommend postdocs to participate in this workshop."
- Natalia Malina
Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University
2023 Attendee
"P2F was a transformational opportunity to hone my research and teaching materials."
- James Crawford
Assistant Professor, Montana State University
2022 Attendee
"ACS reflection P2F Two years ago, my colleague, Dr. Anne Bentley at Lewis & Clark College forwarded me an email from the ACS about the P2F workshop encouraging me to apply. She participated in P2F a couple of years ago as a mentor. Because of my multifaceted international scientificbackground, I thought it would have been challenging to apply for the first time for an Assistant Professor position in the USA.....The most beneficial part was getting honest feedback from different colleagues, from former NSF program officers, toyoung investigators..."
- Jean-Philippe Gourdine
Assistant Professor, Lewis & Clark College
2022 Attendee
"The P2F workshop really opened my eyes to what faculty positions are and how different they can be in different institutions. I had the complete disclosure of what the job responsibilities and expectrations could be at different places, learned what challenges to expect and how to overcome them, and became way more prepared for the application & interview process. Not to mention how fun the P2F workshop was and the wonderful group of people I got to interact with."
- Aleksandar Goranov
Postdoctoral Researcher, Old Dominion University
2022 Attendee
"Participating in the Postdoc to Faculty Workshop was a valuable workshop in my professional career. The designated workshops helped me feel more confident in my future transition from postdoctoral researcher to faculty by providing direct guidance on various topics of academia....The best part was the direct help with my CV and resume!"
- Jada Hoyle-Gardner
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Emory University
2023 Attendee
"The Postdoc to Faculty workshop played a pivotal role in shaping my faculty application process. It offered valuable insights into enhancing my application materials, particularly in achieving a balance between teaching and research...... Furthermore, it facilitated an establishment of a professional network, connecting me with other future faculty members and current faculty members...."
- Indrajit Srivastava
Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University
2022 Attendee
"The participation in the Postdoc to Faculty Workshop really helps me find my current faculty position. It provided me very professional feedback and suggestions during a very short period of time, which makes me understand the whole procedure of job application, and interview. I really appreciate this platform! It is a great platform!"
- Lin Ma
Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina- Charlotte
2021 Attendee
"The Postdoc to Faculty Workshop made me aquainted with everything from preparations of application documents, application, interviews and negotiations. The workshop prepared me for the entire journey."
- Iredia Iyamu
Assistant Professor, University of Kansas
2022 Attendee
"Participating in the P2F workshop was a timely and decisive moment in my career transition from a postdoc to a faculty member. The workshop provided me with invaluable insights into improving my faculty application.....The most beneficial part was the opportunity to pose questions to faculty mentors involved in search committees so they could share valuable insights into the processes "behind the curtain."
- Sviatoslav Baranets
Assistant Professor, Louisiana State University
2021 Attendee
"The Postdoc to Faculty Workshop connected me to current faculty who were genuinely interested in providing their experience in going through the application process. The workshop also paired me with a current faculty member that reviewed my application package and provided critical feedback. Furthermore, the panel sessions delivered during the workshop were extremely informative. One of the best workshops I have participated in. Highly recommend."
- Michael Bentel
Assistant Professor, University of Illinois-Chicago
2023 Attendee
"Hands down, the best workshop I've ever been to! ACS postdoc to faculty was packed with everything a person needs to nail a faculty position.Interactive sessions and expert feedback on application materials were invaluable!"
- Manosi Roy
Postdoctoral Associate, Duke University
2023 Attendee
"The P2F workshop helps me understand the entire process of faculty application. The shared experience (feedback) from the mentors and the relevantmaterials from the ACS provide significant guidelines for each application situation, such as document preparation and interview QnA. I appreciate thestrong support from the ACS P2F workshop!"
- Chun-I Wang
Assistant Professor, Lehman College
2023 Attendee
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