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CIRTL Network Exchange to CU-Boulder

Submitted by Mike.Myers on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 10:30am

The academic job interview. Exciting? Grueling? Way different from industry interviews? Yes, yes, and yes. We are talking about an interview that spans a day and a half. Think of the interview as a conversation, or rather a series of conversations. You typically meet with faculty, the department chair, and the dean individually in 30 minute blocks. Déjà vu is felt multiple times and you must have the elevator speech plus the expanded detail flowing with impunity and ready for interruptions and clarifications. You also present a seminar on your research and maybe a seminar on your teaching. Read More »

Teaching as Research Fellow program experience

Submitted by Mike.Myers on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 9:37pm

 I had the honor of being selected for a CIRTL Teaching as Research Fellowship in 2011. As this program satisfied Cycle 3 in my Teaching Certificate at the Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching, I was particularly excited. However, I needed a great project. I didn't want to try something in the classroom and keep the results to myself. The results needed to be published so others could learn from my research. This meant that my research needed to be well planned, conducted, and documented. Many challenges presented themselves, including finding a willing faculty partner. Read More »

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