Publishing a book-length work remains the yardstick for tenure and promotion, and, increasingly, even for appointment within the academy. Come and speak with editors from some of Canada’s top scholarly publishing houses as they offer their best advice for getting your book in print. You’ll also learn how your book is marketed after it’s published and what you can do to help the sales of your own work with answers and advice from the publishers’ marketing representatives.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetWondering how you got in to grad school? Doubting the fact that you’re actually smart enough to be here? Worried that everyone else is doing more advanced or interesting work than you? Well, you’re not alone: these are symptoms of "Imposter Syndrome," which is ubiquitous among graduate students. Join us and learn more.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetWhat does it mean to be a faculty member? An administrator? How do you best prepare for and position yourself for an academic life? What’s involved in planning for and conducting yourself during the interview process? Are all pathways to the professoriate the same? Join us to discuss these and other questions with a panel of new and experienced faculty members from a range of disciplines. See for yourself what it means to be an academic and a member of the academy. This session is designed for graduate and postdoctoral students as well as new faculty members who are exploring an academic career path.
Facilitator: Dr. Jeanette McDonald
Close Add to My Schedule TweetThe research grant proposal is arguably one of the most important texts written in university settings. Learning how to write successful proposals, and how to support students learning to write them, are primary goals for graduate students and the faculty members who supervise them. This presentation will discuss evidence-based strategies for how to write SSHRC, NSERC, and other funding proposals. Drawing on research from the field of writing studies and an analysis of successful grant proposals, participants will learn which elements to include/exclude and how to mobilize rhetoric and language to write concise, comprehensive and compelling proposals.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetIncreasingly, academic job candidates are asked to provide a "teaching statement" or a "statement of teaching philosophy." For many of us, our first attempts at writing such statements seem "cheesy" or inauthentic. However, there is hope, especially if you can link your beliefs to examples from your own practice. At this hands-on workshop you will work on your own teaching philosophy, and tie it to forms of evidence. No prior experience with this form of writing is assumed.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetIt is well known that women within academe often carry a heavier service load than their male colleagues, and that this can reduce the time women scholars spend on research and delay their progression through the ranks. This workshop will survey the literature on so-called “institutional housekeeping” and its consequences for women scholars. Participants will consider the pros and cons of three approaches to the problem: saying no, developing research programs based on service, and supporting greater institutional recognition for service work.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetThis session will be of interest to graduate students who are getting ready to teach their first course as instructors. It will include a series of panel presentations by senior doctoral students, a lecturer and a newly-hired faculty member, as well as group discussions of common classroom scenarios. By the end of the session, participants will have discussed common challenges faced by first-time instructors, identified strategies for addressing them and developed ideas for getting their courses off to a great start.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetIn this session, you will learn what a teaching dossier is, what items are typically included in it and how to begin the process of gathering information and writing up your personal dossier. We will also analyze sample dossiers to discover what constitutes an effective dossier.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetJoin this lively, graphics-supported presentation that makes the case for university faculty and grad students to engage with the media. The session will explore the causes and consequences of the under-representation of women’s perspectives in public affairs commentary, and offer some concrete strategies for overcoming the obstacles to participation.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetEver wonder what makes some CVs stand out and get noticed? This experiential workshop will outline the differences between a CV and a résumé, and temporarily place you in the role of a hiring committee member. Get an opportunity to screen, review and evaluate sample CVs so that you can discover the key elements of what works―and what doesn’t―when developing and targeting a CV for an academic position.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetJoin this lively, graphics-supported presentation that makes the case for university faculty and grad students to engage with the media. The session will explore the causes and consequences of the under-representation of women’s perspectives in public affairs commentary, and offer some concrete strategies for overcoming the obstacles to participation.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetAs part of the promotion and tenure process, you will most likely be asked to submit a teaching dossier. A dossier and teaching philosophy statement can also be used for applying for teaching awards, critically analyzing and documenting your teaching over time, applying for academic positions, and more. In this session, you will participate in hands-on activities and take part in discussions designed to support the development (or refinement) of your dossier. Materials will be provided for use during and after the workshop. Suggestions and resources for ways to extend your teaching dossier to an academic portfolio will also be provided.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetIf the rumours are true (and they are), obtaining an academic position is becoming increasingly competitive. As a result, it is critical that candidates understand the nuances of the academic hiring process. This interactive workshop will allow participants to explore the process of a typical hiring cycle. Knowing what to expect, and when to expect it, can help candidates plan and succeed in their job search efforts.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetWhether you're a grad student, a postdoc, or a faculty member, you'll be writing research grant proposals. This session will review the main parts of the typical grant or fellowship application, discuss how the adjudication process works and what that means for you, and suggest strategies to help you pitch your project to your best advantage.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetMatthew Erickson (Director, Conflict Management and Human Rights Office at uWaterloo) will take you through a step-by-step process to plan and conduct effective communications related to difficult issues that you may be experiencing with your supervisor.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetLearn best strategies to prepare for your next academic interview and hear from professors about what they are looking for in candidates.
Facilitator: Elisabeth Adrian
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Your graduate studies can lead to many satisfying careers outside academia. Learn how to transfer your skills from an academic to a business or government environment. Plus, discover how to successfully use your network.
Close Add to My Schedule TweetPublishing a book-length work remains the yardstick for tenure and promotion, and, increasingly, even for appointment within the academy. Come and speak with editors from some of Canada’s top scholarly publishing houses as they offer their best advice for getting your book in print. You’ll also learn how your book is marketed after it’s published and what you can do to help the sales of your own work with answers and advice from the publishers’ marketing representatives.
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