The goal of many a graduate student is to secure a tenure-track position at a research university. The successful applicant must demonstrate that they will make an excellent teacher in the necessary division of chemistry, secure external funding, be a great colleague to other members of the faculty, and serve as a thoughtful mentor to students. But how can this be accomplished in a one or two day interview? Guidance from research mentors is sometimes lacking or not very useful and much of the hiring process can be a mystery to the first time applicant. This presentation will provide an overview of the hiring process and some do's and don'ts on the part of the applicant.

Securing a tenure-track position at a research university: The hiring process

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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