From Faculty to Professor: How to Find and Prepare for a College Teaching Position

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Many graduate schools do an excellent job of preparing students for a career within a specific discipline in academia; however, these schools fail to teach their students how to go about conducting a successful job search for a teaching position and to prepare for the rigors of the hiring process at colleges and universities. Before institutions even invite applicants in for a writing assignment, interview, or teaching demonstration, applicants must first submit a detailed CV and application which get pre-screened by human resources and then by a hiring committee. Many applicants are unaware of the nuances of this first step and view the application submission process merely as a checklist. This is where they go wrong. . Whether you are a recent graduate with a masters or doctorate degree, or a current faculty member seeking a new teaching opportunity, this book will provide you with simple yet effective tips on how to search, apply, and prepare for a new teaching position at a college or university.

WHY YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK

As someone who has led many interview training sessions, as well as participated in and chaired numerous hiring and tenure committees within academia, the author has an insider's understanding of how hiring committees screen and accept applicants. This book is an easy-to-follow, no-nonsense guide.

HERE ARE THE THINGS THAT THE BOOK COVERS:

• Where to begin your job search.
• Mistakes to avoid on your job application.
• How to prepare for a teaching interview.
• The writing assignment at a teaching job interview.
• How to prepare for a teaching demonstration.
• How to plan your first course.
• How to manage disciplinary issues.
• How to create and manage group projects.
• Time management