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Step 1Applying

Knowing your strengths and weaknesses as a

faculty candidatePresented by: Rachel Care, PhD

Interim Program Director for Academic CareersDeveloped by: Laurence Clement, PhD

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Steps to optimize your faculty application process

Know your strengths and weaknesses as a faculty candidate

1 2

Set up an effective search process for a faculty position

Develop application materials that emphasize your strengths

3

Get recommendations that confirm strengths and address gaps

4

Get feedback on your application materials

5

Preparing for a faculty position

as a biomedical scientist in the U.S.

https://career.ucsf.edu/phds/academic-careers

Laurence Clement, PhDProgram Director, Academic Career Development

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Preparing for a faculty position

as a biomedical scientist in the U.S.

https://career.ucsf.edu/phds/academic-careers

Laurence Clement, PhDProgram Director, Academic Career Development

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Poll: Who am I talking to today?

1. Job search

2. Application

3. First interview via Phone/Online (20-45 minutes)

4. First visit (1-3 days)

5. Second visit (1-3 days) - sometimes

6. Job Offer & Negotiation (1 week - 2 months)

The faculty application process

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1. Job search

2. Application





The faculty application process in COVID times

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1. Job search

2. Application





The faculty application process in COVID times

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Faculty career resources anytime,

anywhere:

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1. Job search

2. Application






1. Job search

2. Application





You submit: CV, Cover Letter, Letters of RecommendationsResearch Statement, Teaching Statement, Diversity Statement


1. Job search

2. Application






Administrator receives all applications: 1st round of selection from 100-600 applicants to 50


1. Job search

2. Application







Faculty hiring committee meets: 2nd round of selection from 50 to 5-10 top candidates


1. Job search

2. Application








To confirm meeting of selection criteria and compare candidates.

3rd round of selection to 3-4 final candidates.


1. Job search

2. Application










Meet faculty 1:1, students in groups, social time with faculty,

Job Talk, Chalk Talk, Teaching Demo4th round of selection


1. Job search

2. Application










Meet faculty 1:1, students in groups, social time with faculty,

Job Talk, Chalk Talk, Teaching Demo4th round of selection

Offer made to top candidate. Visit to view lab space, visit homes, interview spouse


1. Administrator receives all applications

2. Faculty review applications

3. Faculty hiring committee meets

4. First interview via Phone/Online of 5-10 top candidates

5. First visit: Faculty have the opportunity to meet the final candidates

The faculty candidate selection process

Each faculty member can have over 20 applications to read. They say they spend 30 sec to 2 minutes on the first read, to decide if they will

read further.

2 minutes to

convince!

Research-IntensiveInstitutions (R)

Research &Teaching

Focused (RT)

Teaching-OnlyInstitutions (T)

How to get hired at these institutions

The Academic Career Readiness Assessment (ACRA)“What are the significant contributors to hiring decisions?”

https://career.ucsf.edu/ACRA

Get the paper:bit.ly/ACRApaper

Download ACRA:bit.ly/ACRA2020

Learn more:career.ucsf.edu/ACRA

T institutions(n=11)

RT institutions(n=22)

R institutions(n=38)

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Hiring profiles differ across institution type

Poll: What types of

institutions are you

applying to?

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3Level 4

14 qualifications that matter for getting faculty positions at R, RT, or T institutions

How to self-assess with ACRA



1. Is this qualification required for your institution type?Black: yesGrey: no (skip it!)



2. Read the descriptions of each level. Find the highest level that describes you. Enter this under “Your level”.



3. Look at the % of institutions of your type that require each level. Find the largest %. Enter this level under “Target level”.



If your level is at or above the target level, this qualification is a strength for you.

If your level is below the target level, this qualification is a weakness for you.



Example: RT



Example: RT

My level: 2



Example: RT

My level: 2Target level: 2(or maybe 3!)



Example: RT

My level: 2Target level: 2(or maybe 3!)

Will need to ask insiders for each institution


1. Put * in front of your name if you DO NOT want to go into a breakout room afterwards

2. Download ACRA: bit.ly/ACRA2020

3. Do the self-assessment to get your list of strengths and weaknesses

4. Take 15 minutes. Then I’ll see if you need more time

Self-assessment time!

Self-assessment:bit.ly/

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Questions?

Poll:How was that?

Addressing gaps

● In most cases, it is best not to give reasons for your weaker areas in your

application materials, as it may look like you are looking for excuses

● Instead, have one of your recommendation writers explain that you were

extremely productive considering the circumstances, and that you have

significant potential

● For example:

○ circumstances impacting productivity, like parental leave,

○ a lack of recommendation letter from one of your advisors,

○ an impactful paper that is about to come out

1. Briefly introduce yourself: 2 minutes totala. Your name and pronounsb. What month you were bornc. What support you are looking for during this application cycle

2. Allocate roles based on what month you were born - 1 minute total

3. Discuss your self-assessment results: 2 minutes per persona. What type of institution are you applying to?b. What are your strengths and weaknesses?c. How will you address your weaknesses?

Discuss with your peers - 10 minutesInstructions:

bit.ly/VPAC-1B

Discuss with your peers

1. Keep everything you hear and see today confidential

2. Keep the conversation balanced: ○ Listen (if you are a talker), Talk (if you are listener)

3. Provide constructive, actionable feedback

4. Provide supportive feedback (no judgement on career choices)

Instructions:bit.ly/

VPAC-1B

Questions?

Step 1Applying

Knowing your strengths and weaknesses as a

faculty candidatePresented by: Rachel Care, PhD

Interim Program Director for Academic CareersDeveloped by: Laurence Clement, PhD

Setting up an effective search process for a

faculty position

on Wednesday!

Step 2Applying

Talk to an OCPD counselor:career.ucsf.edu/appointments

Join the Faculty Career Series:bit.ly/FacultyCareerSeries

What will you do next?

Watch the Step 2 video (only 8 minutes!)

Send the self-assessment to a friend: bit.ly/FacultyCareer1

Reach out to me:[email protected]

Programs this week

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