S2E13. Preparing for First-Round Faculty Interviews

In this season finale episode, I chat with Dr. Tiffany Hogan, a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, who shares her experiences and advice for negotiating for faculty positions. Dr. Hogan shares a faculty perspective on the negotiation process. She provides an overview of the process, explains how to prepare for negotiations, things to avoid doing during negotiations, and the types of things applicants can negotiate for. Dr. Hogan also provides examples of wording that can be used during the negotiation process to justify counter-offers. This episode is a must-listen for anyone preparing to negotiate for a faculty position for the first time! You can follow Dr. Hogan's work in the Speech and Language Literacy Lab (SAiL) and her podcast (SeeHearSpeak), on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. A transcript of the podcast is available at www.aboutfromandwith.com

During this brief solo episode, I talk about how to prepare for second-round, or on campus, faculty interviews. I discuss who you will typically meet with, what to bring to the interview, what to research beforehand, and the types of questions to be ready to answer. I also mention preparing a job talk, which you can hear more about in Season 2, episode 18 and a teaching demonstration, which is discussed further in Season 2, episodes 6 and 9. You can find the show notes and a transcript of the episode at ⁠aboutfromandwith.com⁠.

On this first Q&A style episode, Micah Hirsch and Dr. Helen Long ask questions about starting the application and interview processes for the academic job market. Dr. Anna Ehrhorn joins to share her experiences and advice from going on the job market as a PhD candidate, and Danika shares her prior experiences applying as a postdoc. This is a great episode to listen to if you’re just starting out on the job market and figuring out some of the written and unwritten rules behind the process! During the episode, we share information about places to look for job posts in CSD including CAPCSD, HigherEdJobs, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and the SLPs and AuDs in Higher Ed Facebook group. You can find the full show notes and a transcript of the episode at www.aboutfromandwith.com 

In this episode, I interview Dr. Krystal Werfel, a Senior Research Scientist in the Center for Childhood Deafness, Language, and Learning at Boys Town National Research Hospital, where she directs the Oral and Written Language Lab. Dr. Werfel shares a faculty perspective on why the job talk is a very important part of academic job interviews. She discusses how to structure the job talk, prepare for questions from faculty members, and things to avoid doing. We also discuss the ASHA Mentoring Academic-Research Careers program in this episode. This episode is a must-listen for anyone preparing for second-round "on campus" interviews! You can follow Dr. Werfel and her lab on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and at www.krystalwerfel.com You can find the show notes and a transcript of the episode at www.aboutfromandwith.com

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Sonali Poudel, a Postdoctoral Fellow in the department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. Sonali shares why she decided to pursue a postdoc, how she found her position, how she determined if the position would be a good fit, and what her weekly responsibilities entail. You can learn more about Sonali and her research on the Children’s Language, Literacy, and Learning Lab website. The show notes and a transcript of the episode are available at aboutfromandwith.com.

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Sara Collins, a newly minted PhD and incoming Assistant Professor at Loyola University Maryland. Sara shares her experiences on the 2022-2023 job market which included applying to both postdoc and faculty positions. She discusses how she chose which opportunities to apply for, what she learned about the application process, and her next steps after accepting her faculty position. She also highlights some of the signs of a supportive department and the importance of finding that support in your first position. You can learn more about Sara or connect with her on Twitter @sara_c_collins. The show notes and a transcript of the episode are available at aboutfromandwith.com.

This episode features an interview with Dr. Kelly Coburn, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology at Towson University. Kelly demystifies the first year on the tenure track by sharing their experience and advice. Kelly discusses their teaching, research, and service responsibilities during the first year and how those will change for Year 2. They also share some tips for time management and determining priorities for the first year as an Assistant Professor. You can learn more about Kelly on their Towson University faculty webpage and connect on Twitter @KCoburnSLP. The show notes and a transcript of the episode are available at aboutfromandwith.com 

This episode features an interview with Jennifer Alcorn Westmoreland, a Faculty Clinical Instructor at Florida State University. This episode is a must-listen for clinicians interested in getting involved in research and working in academia! Jenn worked as a school-based SLP for several years while running her own business making materials for SLPs, Crazy Speech World. After leaving the schools, she was offered a project coordinator position for a research study at a local university. Jenn shares her experience transitioning from a school-based SLP to a research coordinator as well as an adjunct faculty member. She also discusses the interview process she recently went through for her current position as a full-time Faculty Clinical Instructor. You can connect with Jenn on Instagram @crazyspeechworld, Facebook, and Twitter. You can find her blog and SLP therapy materials at https://crazyspeechworld.com/ The show notes and a transcript of the episode are available at aboutfromandwith.com.

During this brief solo episode, I talk about how to prepare for a first-round faculty interview. I discuss what to expect after submitting your applications and the  different types of questions you can prepare for in advance. I also share tips for coming up with your own questions for the search committee and sending thank you emails after the interview. You can find the show notes and a transcript of the episode at aboutfromandwith.com.

During this episode, I chat with Dr. Andrea Ford, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Cincinnati, about her experience on the job market and how she navigated receiving multiple job offers. We discuss the process of receiving offers, deciding what to negotiate for, and evaluating offers to decide which position is the best fit. Andrea also mentions the ASHA MARC program and negotiation webinars such as APA's Nothing is Going to Stop You Now. You can connect with Dr. Ford on Twitter @AndreaLBFord and learn more about her research on her professional website. You can find the show notes and a transcript of the episode at aboutfromandwith.com.