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Is a Faculty Job Right for You?

Is a Faculty Job Right for You? In-Person

Many doctoral students and postdocs pursue a PhD with the goal of becoming a university professor. But today’s academic job market is highly competitive, and a tenure-track role may not be the right fit for everyone. As your values, life circumstances, and career goals evolve, it’s important to reassess which career paths align with your personal and professional needs. In today’s creative economy, PhDs are thriving in a wide range of roles — both within and beyond academia.

So, how do you decide if a faculty job is right for you? How do you make a confident, informed decision about which career path to pursue?

This webinar is designed for doctoral students and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

  • How do I know if pursuing a faculty position is the right choice for me?
  • How long should I stay on the academic job market?
  • How do I evaluate whether my goals and values align with a faculty career?
  • What are my options if I decide not to pursue a tenure-track path?

This webinar will be held via Zoom and will be recorded. Advance registration is required. Register today at: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-faculty-job/

Date:
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Online - see event description for details
Audience:
  PhD Students  
Categories:
  Academic & Intellectual  

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