Stop Spinning Your Wheels on the Academic Job Search Track
You've tried your way; now get some needed help
You are less than 50 pages away from learning how to:
Search for Your Academic Appointment like a Professional
"You've Got Your PhD: Now What?" demystifies the academic job search by providing information based on the real-world experience of Craig Winstead, PhD. He does this by tapping into his own experience as a tenure track professor having recently been involved in the academic job hunt. Dr. Winstead is aware of what is at stake for new graduates, adjunct faculty, and other academic job seekers in the current economy and job market. Most of the time, job applicants have just one shot at making the right impression during the coveted on-campus interview. Dr. Winstead provides suggestions for making the most of this opportunity. Job seekers will benefit from the author's extensive research on and direct experience with university hiring committees.
This guide covers:
The Curriculum Vitae (Resume CV) - Including the most essential sections and how to transfer professional business experience
Job Search Strategies - Including academic job websites, executive search firms, social networking websites
Other Essential Documents - Including the statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, end-of-course evaluations (EOCs)
The Telephone Interview - Including questions that you might be asked by an interviewer and questions that you should ask the interviewer
The All-Important On-Campus Interview - Including class preparation, topic selection/outlining, and PowerPoint presentation tips
As an Added Bonus:
Dr. Winstead provides a 30-minute lecture outline sample used on an actual interview where he landed a tenure-track position as an assistant professor! This is vital information as many applicants for professor positions fail during the teaching portion of the interview. With the help of this practical guide, you the job candidate will avoid such pitfalls, build confidence in selecting an appropriate topic, and deliver a winning presentation to land your first tenure track appointment!
Who Will Benefit From This eBook?
PhD Graduates Searching for a Faculty Position
Current Graduate Students in a Doctoral Program Looking Ahead Towards Graduation
Adjunct Professors Looking for Full-Time, Tenure-Track Appointments
Those Seeking Adjunct Positions at a College or University (First Four Chapters Apply)
Anyone With an Interest in the Academic Job Search
