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What do I need to do NOW to succeed in an academic career?

What do I need to do NOW to succeed in an academic career?. Terrence D. Hill, PhD Assistant Professor Director of Graduate Studies Department of Sociology University of Miami. Preparing Future Faculty Workshop November 8, 2008. QUICK ANSWER. Dedicate yourself to: Training Research

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What do I need to do NOW to succeed in an academic career?

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  1. What do I need to do NOW to succeed in an academic career? Terrence D. Hill, PhD Assistant Professor Director of Graduate StudiesDepartment of Sociology University of Miami Preparing Future Faculty WorkshopNovember 8, 2008

  2. QUICK ANSWER • Dedicate yourself to: • Training • Research • Teaching • Networking

  3. TRAINING • Devote all course electives to: • Theory courses • Research methods courses (qualitative and quantitative) • Advanced statistics courses • Attend: • All department colloquia • Professional conferences • Training seminars on and off campus

  4. RESEARCH • Present all research at national and regional conferences. • Publish in top journals. • Lead- and sole-authored work = Independent scholarship • Publications = Power • Apply for dissertation fellowships and research grants.

  5. TEACHING • Prepare core courses that all departments need. • Increases marketability • Reduces course prep load

  6. SERVICE • Volunteer for service opportunities. • Department committees • Job searches • Administrative tasks • Conferences • Journals

  7. NETWORKS • Prestige of school and department • Prestige of network • Mentors and colleagues • On and off campus* • Actual accomplishments • Training • Research • Teaching • Service

  8. REWARDS • Hard work and sacrifice consistently result in: • More job opportunities • Better job opportunities • More money • Faster tenure trajectories • Less stress

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