Tuesday, August 8, 8-10pm
Organizers: Andrew McCall, Richard Niesenbaum, Phil Camill

Are you a graduate student thinking about an academic career at a small college or university? Do you have a love for teaching and ecological research, but want to do both well? Many of us are trained to be productive researchers at primarily research institutions, but too often we leave graduate school having no idea how to get a job at a small college or university. If you would like to understand how small schools hire, how professors juggle research and teaching early in their career, or are just plain curious about the academic life at small colleges, this evening session is for you. Join us for a series of informal talks by professors at small institutions. Individual speakers will go through the processes of grad school preparation, hiring of faculty, tenure application, and getting funds for faculty/student research. We will then have a general discussion about the differences and similarities between what research institutions and small colleges are looking for in their faculty. You just may be surprised at what colleges like Carleton, Grinnell, and Claremont are looking for in potential professors.