Navigating the Academic Landscape featuring Dean Fauchet

This seminar is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in science and engineering who are actively pursuing faculty jobs as well as those who are exploring academia as one possible career path. Dr. Fauchet will provide a 30,000 foot view of the role of universities in our communities and an overview of how universities are structured organizationally and financially. Drilling down, he’ll discuss the role of faculty and tenure, and share his insights about pursuing and succeeding in academic careers, including advice for navigating the academic job search and negotiation.

Co-sponsored by the BRET Office of Career Development, the Graduate School, and the Engineering School.

Monday, September 14
4:00-5:30pm
Light Hall 208