PhD+ Future Faculty (2023)

The Future Faculty core module is best suited for advanced PhD students and postdocs in all disciplines interested in faculty careers in the U.S. This series consists of virtual workshops, panel discussions, asynchronous materials (videos, readings, and handouts), and sessions where participants can get feedback on job application materials and practice interviews and job talks in a supportive environment.

For optimal results, attendees are encouraged to follow the timeline and spend time outside the scheduled sessions to apply information and strategies learned and submit drafts for suggestions along the way. Pre-recorded events and other resources will be accessed through UVA Collab, and locations or zoom links for live hybrid events will be shared with anyone who registers.

**The Fall 2023 Future Faculty module is organized into three levels. Level 1 topics set up the context for Level 2 and Level 3. Attending Level 1 is essential before attending Level 2 and Level 3.

Registration is now closed for the 2023 series, if you are a UVA PhD student or postdoc and would like to have access to the recordings and resources for this year's series, please email Sam Lake ([email protected]).

Level 1: Planning Your Search

Please check your disciplines below and find your topics and dates.

(STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics/Medicine)

(AHSS = Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences)

Topic

Time/Format

All Disciplines:

Navigating the Academic Job Search Process
- Instructor: Sam Lake, PhD, Assistant Director of Research Communication, OGPA

Aug. 28, Monday, 4-5 PM, LIVE Hybrid Session (recording available)

STEM:

STEM Develop Your Research Agenda
Panelists:
- Frederick H. Epstein, PhD - Interim Vice President for Research, Mac Wade Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Associate Dean for Research at the UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science
- Lillian Aoki, PhD – Research Scientist in the Data Science Initiative, University of Oregon.

AHSS:

AHSS Develop Your Research Agenda
- Speaker: China Scherz, PhD – Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Virginia

Aug. 30, Wednesday, 1-2 PM, LIVE Hybrid Session (recording available)

Sept. 1, Friday, 1-2 PM, LIVE Hybrid Session (recording available)

Level 2: Research, Teaching, & DEI

Please check your disciplines below and find your topics and dates.

Topic	Time/Format
STEM: STEM Postdoc/Faculty Experiences Panel Panelists: Bethany Gordon, PhD - Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Washington Alice Besterman, PhD – Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Towson University Timothy (Tim) Harrell, PhD – Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UVA	Sept. 8, Friday, 12-1 PM, LIVE Zoom Session (recording available)
Research Statement Speaker: Chris Deppmann, Professor of Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology and Neuroscience	Pre-Recorded Event
Lab Startup & Finances Speakers: Robert J. Gilliard, Jr., Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry Rebecca Pompano, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry	Two Pre-Recorded Events
Managing Lab & Mentoring Students Speaker: Sarah Kucenas, Professor of Biology in Departments of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Director of Program in Fundamental Neuroscience	Pre-Recorded Event
AHSS: AHSS Postdoc/Faculty Experiences Panel Panelists: Dr. Alexandra Garrett, Assistant Professor of History, St. Michael's College Dr. Brian Smithson, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, St. Mary's College of Maryland	Sept. 6, Wednesday, 12-1 pm, LIVE Zoom Session (recording available)
Research Statement and Funding Discoveries Speaker: Adria J. LaViolette, Professor of Anthropology	Pre-Recorded Event
Funding Discovery Instructor: Katie Pelland, previously Assistant Director of Research Development & Training at UVA	Pre-Recorded Event
Job Talk Speaker: Clare Kinney, Associate Professor of English, Director of Graduate Placement	Pre-Recorded Event
DEI - All Disciplines Introduction to Diversity Statement **Instructor: Jasmine Crenshaw, Ph.D., Director of Diversity Programs DEI & Your Faculty Career **Instructor: Claudia Scholz, Ph.D., Director for Research Development, School of Data Science	Pre-Recorded Event Sept. 13, Wednesday, 12-1:30 PM, LIVE Zoom Session (recording available)
Teaching - All Disciplines Reflective Teaching Statement ****Instructor: Jessica Taggart, PhD – Assistant Director, Center for Teaching Excellence	Sept. 20, Wednesday, 12-1:30 PM, LIVE Zoom session (recording available)

Level 3: Job Search & Feedback Sessions

Please check your disciplines below and find your topics and dates.

Topic	Time/Format
All Disciplines: CV & Cover Letter ****Instructor: Sam Lake, PhD, Assistant Director of Research Communication, OGPA	Sept. 22, Friday, 12-1 PM, LIVE Hybrid Session (recording available)
STEM: Interview and Negotiation AHSS: Interviews Speaker: Catherine Bradshaw, Professor & Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development from School of Education & Human Development Negotiations ****Speaker: Christian McMillen, Professor of History	Pre-Recorded Event Pre-Recorded Event Pre-Recorded Event
Feedback Sessions	Time/Format
CV & Cover Letter Review Teaching Statement Review Diversity Statement Review Research Statement Review Mock Interview	Visit the 2023 Future Faculty site on UVA Collab for more information on the review sessions, including links to register and deadlines to submit your draft material.

REGISTER HERE

Questions?

For additional questions, please email Dr. Sam Lake ([email protected]) directly.

Core Module

Future Faculty

Sub Category

Skills Series