For many scientists, landing a tenure-track position at a Primary Undergraduate Institution (PUI) is the dream job. While a specific advocacy skill set is needed to obtain an academic position, a different skill set is required once becoming a professor. In this presentation, strategies for promoting your independent academic career will be discussed from the unique perspective of a professor who has experienced success at different undergraduate institutions. Advocacy sometimes proceeds down an unexpected path, and strategic risk-taking is necessary.  <br/>

Advocacy from within a primary undergraduate institution

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