This course provides an opportunity to learn about the academic job market and get feedback in a supportive environment.
| Date | Topic | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2 | Introductions | |
| 10/4 | Overview of Timeline/Materials | The Academic Job Market: An Intro For Everyone |
| 10/9 | Panel - The Job Hunt | |
| 10/11 | Panel - Types of Universities & Positions | The Jobs I Didn’t See: My Misconceptions of the Academic Job Market |
| 10/16 | Research Statements | Research Statements - UW |
| 10/18 | Peer Review | BRING: your research statement |
| 10/23 | Teaching Statements | Teaching Statements - UNC |
| 10/25 | Peer Review | BRING: your teaching statement |
| 10/30 | Other Materials (CV, Cover Letter) | |
| 11/1 | Other Materials (Diversity Statements, Teaching Portfolios) | Application Materials for Faculty Positions |
| 11/6 | Mock Interviews | Reflections on the CS Academic and Industry Job Markets |
| 11/8 | Chair Interview | |
| 11/13 | Job Talks | Talking the Talk & Oral Presentation Advice |
| 11/15 | Practice Job Talk | BRING: first 5 min of your job talk |
| 11/20 | Job Talk Deep Dive | One volunteer brings entire job talk |
| 11/22 | Holiday | |
| 11/27 | Funding & Proposal Writing | |
| 11/29 | Ethics & Survival Skills | |
| 12/4 | Student Choice | |
| 12/6 | Closing social event |
Course materials/website: Course Website
Classroom: CSE Building 2154
Class Day/Times: Monday & Wednesday 5PM PT
Kristen Vaccaro
kv@ucsd.edu
Hadi Esmaeilzadeh
hadi@ucsd.edu
TAs
Rohan Mahapatra
rohan@ucsd.edu
The Art and Politics of College Teaching: A Practical Guide for the Beginning Professor
Style: The Basics of Clarity and Grace
Notes on Constructive and Positive Reviewing by Mark Hill and Kathryn McKinley
| Percentage | Activity |
|---|---|
| 50% | Homework/Preparation |
| 50% | Active Participation |
Absence Policy: You will receive 2 free absences. If you will miss more than 2 classes, please contact the instructor.
First offering