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As someone who works with graduate students and post-doctoral students, I would like to draw your attention to a unique opportunity to engage future faculty members in an enriching, preparatory experience. North Carolina State University will offer the 2015 Building Future Faculty Program on March 18-21, 2015. This is an all-expenses paid workshop for diverse graduate students and post-docs who are preparing for a faculty career.  It is targeted to students who are currently about one year away from beginning a faculty job search. The workshop provides information about what to expect as a faculty member, the kinds of resources available to faculty for teaching, and the type of research productivity that is expected of faculty. During the workshop, participants spend time with faculty and department heads in their discipline discussing how to best prepare for this type of work, what the life of a faculty member is like, and receiving personal tips and feedback. The program aims to increase faculty diversity and inclusion.

 

Past participants had the following things to say about the program:

• I learned a lot about my own personal presentation style from the feedback given to me in the department. I will change my CV in accord with the advice given. I also gained useful techniques for public speaking.
• The department visit was a great platform to ask questions that might not be appropriate in an interview. 
• This experience has certainly prepared me for the job market as a future faculty member. The knowledge I have gained and the contacts that I have acquired have been invaluable. I would recommend this program to anyone pursuing a career in academia.

More information about the 2015 Building Future Faculty Program is available at http://oied.ncsu.edu/faculty/building-future-faculty-program/ along with the application form. Applications are due by November 9, 2014.

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Brett A. Locklear

Director, Graduate Recruitment

The Graduate School

NC State University

1000 Main Campus Drive, Box 7102

Raleigh, NC  27695

919.513.1981 (direct)

919.515.2872 (main)

919.515.2873 (fax)

http://ncsu.edu/grad/future-students

                                

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