Academic Jobs Outlook
ACS Virtual Career Fair 2011
Are you thinking about joining the academic ranks? Or perhaps you’ve already decided that an academic career is your cup of tea? Now what? Fear not… we’ve assembled an expert panel to help you navigate your way to a rewarding career in academia. From two-year community colleges to research-intensive universities, you’ll find out how to prepare for and land your ideal job. You’ll discover which skills and qualifications each type of academic institution is seeking. Panelists will discuss how to compile a winning academic application package and how to design and implement a successful job search strategy. Lastly, you’ll learn key interviewing techniques that enable you to make a strong, positive impression and set you apart from the competition at any academic institution.
“Academic Jobs Outlook” with speakers, Christine Gaudinski (Aims Community College), Laurel Goj (Rollins College) and Jason Ritchie (University of Mississippi), and moderator, David Harwell (American Chemical Society)
Webinar Details
Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 – Live video streaming from Denver, Colorado Convention Center, Room 501
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Fee: Free
Meet Your Experts
Christine Gaudinski earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and biochemistry from LaSalle University and a master’s degree in chemistry (emphasis in education) from the University of Northern Colorado. She completed her graduate work in the chemistry department at Colorado State University. Christine is currently a chemistry professor and chair of the science department at Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado. Before joining the faculty at Aims, she was full-time faculty at Arapahoe Community College and the Harrisburg Area Community College. Christine has been recognized for outstanding teaching by both Aims Community College and Arapahoe Community College.
Laurel A. Goj received her undergraduate degree in chemistry at Smith College in 1999 followed by a Ph.D. at Duke University in 2004. After a postdoctoral experience at North Carolina State University she accepted a tenure-track position at Rollins College, a primarily undergraduate institution in Florida. Her experiences related to academic employment includes four years as career consultant for the American Chemical Society and serving on both visiting and tenure-track hiring committees at Rollins.
Jason Ritchie is the Councilor for the Ole Miss Local Section, and is an Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Mississippi, where he has been teaching for the past 11 years. Jason serves on the Membership Affairs committee, and recently served on the Board Oversight Group on Leadership Development, and the Younger Chemists Committee. Jason teaches the Coaching and Feedback, and Collaborating Across Boundaries courses in the ACS Leadership Development System.
David Harwell is the Assistant Director for Career Management and Development at ACS. In his job, he works with chemical professionals throughout their careers. He is a chemist by training and a career counselor by profession. Before joining the staff of ACS Dave was a faculty member at the University of Hawaii focusing on silicon nanoparticles and supramolecular structures.
The Fine Print
ACS Webinars™ does not endorse any products or services. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the American Chemical Society.
Hello!
I am interested in the possibility of teaching for a community college once I finish my PhD and was hoping to get a clearer view of the job requirements, level of independence, job security, variety of chemistry course offerings, and departmental sizes typical of community colleges.
I registered for this webinar, but am at an unfamiliar computer which, as it turns out, can’t support it. Is there any way I can access a recording after the fact? Or, if not, is there any way I could get a copy of the slides and a link to some info on lecturing at community colleges?
Thanks!
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