Beyond the Professoriate Series: Is a Faculty Job Right for You?
Beyond the Professoriate Series
Is a Faculty Job Right for You?
September 16, 2026 · 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Format
Virtual (Zoom Webinar)
Audience
Doctoral students, Ph.D.s, postdocs
Cost
Free
About This Webinar
Many doctoral students and postdocs enter their Ph.D. program 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 is important to reassess what career paths align with your personal and professional needs.
So how do you decide if a faculty job is right for you?
Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar where we’ll walk you through the key factors to consider as you evaluate whether a faculty career is the right path for you. Ph.D.s are building careers in a wide range of roles, both within and beyond academia, and understanding your options is an important first step.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is designed for doctoral students, Ph.D.s, 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?
- What are my options if I decide not to pursue a tenure-track path?
The webinar will be held via Zoom and will be recorded. Advance registration is required.
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Questions?
Event Category
Office of Graduate Studies