Launch your career in academia with confidence!
 

Whether you are an individual eager to elevate your academic career or an institution seeking to provide cutting-edge professional development for your faculty, our Launching Your Career in Academia institute offers the tools, resources, and strategies needed to thrive in the competitive academic world. If you're transitioning into your first faculty position, or changing in to a different faculty position (such as moving to a tenure-track role)  this program will help you build the solid foundation you need to excel and make your mark in the competitive landscape of academia. 

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Join us as we demystify the tenure process, guide you through establishing your scholarship program, crafting engaging syllabi, explore how to navigate  classroom dynamics, and managing service responsibilities. From unraveling the nuances of academic politics to honing effective teaching strategies, our program covers all facets of academic life, ensuring you're primed for success.​​

 

For Individuals: Empower Your Academic Career

 

Starting your academic career can feel daunting—whether you're transitioning from graduate school or postdoctoral research into your first faculty position, or you're looking to make some adjustments after your first couple of years in academia, our program provides the critical tools you need to navigate the complexities of academic life. You'll leave with invaluable practical resources, such as actionable and implementable lab management manual, scholarship timelines, a mentoring philosophy, teaching philosophy, teaching strategies, and strategy for research success and resources to effectively document your service efforts – laying a strong foundation for your academic career ascent. Our "Launching Your Career in Academia" program will certainly equip you with the skills, knowledge, and tools to confidently step into your new academic role. ​

 

This comprehensive 10-session program is designed for individuals who want to:

• Define or refine their research program

• Master teaching pedagogy and classroom management

• Understand service obligations and make your invisible contributions visible

• Develop a mentoring network

• Create a mentoring philosophy and establish strong sponsorships

• Navigate the complexities of academic politics and tenure requirements
   

By the end of the program, you'll have a solid foundation in key areas of academic life, including developing a lab management manual, creating a teaching philosophy, and crafting a strategy for research success. Whether you're just starting out or preparing for the tenure track, this program will provide the guidance you need to succeed.

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Take the first step toward a successful academic career—enquire about and register for our next institute to join us and be a part of a transformative experience!

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For Institutions: Bring the Institute to Your Campus

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Do you want to provide your graduate students, faculty, or aspiring academic leaders with the tools they need to succeed? Our Launching Your Career in Academia program is an ideal professional development opportunity for institutions seeking to empower their academic community.

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By partnering with us, your institution will benefit from:

• Tailored professional development for early career faculty or graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers

• In-depth workshops on topics such as research program development, teaching strategies, service obligations, and navigating academia

• Helping faculty develop and hone their teaching practices philosophy and understanding how to adapt to the new students coming to college

• Actionable strategies for research success and building a personalized tenure track roadmap

• Empowering faculty with tools to support student success in the classroom

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We work with you to customize the program to meet the unique needs of your institution and ensure that your community gets the most out of the experience.

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To bring the Launching Your Career in Academia conference to your campus contact us today to discuss how we can tailor the program for your faculty, and set your institution on the path to long-term academic success.​ 

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Additional Options for Participants:

• One Year of Mentoring Post-Institute

  • Continue to receive guidance and support with year-long mentorship, to help you navigate the early stages of your academic career with personalized advice.