Obtaining a faculty position in STEM at a research-intensive institution

Autor: Jim O. Vigoreaux, Michael J. Leibowitz
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: BMC Proceedings, Vol 15, Iss S2, Pp 1-11 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1753-6561
DOI: 10.1186/s12919-021-00210-x
Popis: Abstract Progressing from postdoctoral training to a STEM faculty appointment at a Research Intensive Institution (RII) is a daunting transition, and may be especially challenging to those who have followed a less-than-conventional path or whose peers have lost interest in academic careers. This article describes how to prepare for and progress through the application process for institutions in the USA, which takes approximately 1 year, including what to expect at each step and recommendations for a successful transition. The odds of success for any individual application are low, making good preparation and careful planning the more important, as does managing expectations to avoid becoming discouraged early in the process. The rewards of landing the faculty appointment at an institution that matches your professional and personal needs and for which you are best suited more than exceeds the effort required to attain it.
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