American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative 2011 ACS Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars Office ACS Careers

AEI Team ACS Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars Office –Corrie Kuniyoshi and Joe Sostaric ACS Careers –Cheryl Mathews and David Harwell Shaker Recruitment Advertising and Communications –Amy Ralston Participants –Faculty candidates and faculty recruiters American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative

Orientation Goals Share what to expect Discuss how to prepare Address questions American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative

Orientation Overview Introduction to AEI Onsite AEI Poster Session –Logistics –Q & A Virtual AEI –Logistics –Q & A American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative

Webinar Platform If you have questions or comments: Type them in the chat box on the lower left corner Raise your hand by clicking on the button in the upper left corner American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative

Academic Employment Initiative Mission –To increase prospects for academic interviews of prepared candidates Goals –To provide a venue for you to interact with faculty during the initial stages of the academic search process –To increase your level of preparation for presenting yourself, your career goals, and your research interests –To enhance your understanding of academic options and recruiter expectations American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative

AEI 2011 Onsite AEI Poster Session –8-10 pm, Monday, August 29 at SciMix –Colorado Convention Center, Hall D Onsite and Virtual Academic Job Outlook Session –1-2 pm, Tuesday, August 30 –Colorado Convention Center, Room 501 Virtual AEI –3-5 pm, Tuesday, August 30 and throughout the Virtual Career Fair American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative

Who you are… Level of education/experience –Faculty –Postdoctoral scholar –Graduate student Contact information –Business cards Additional details –Copies of your CV –1-page research summaries American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative

What you are looking for… Type of institution –Graduate (red) –Undergraduate (green) Area of expertise –Indicated in biographical sketches –May be in multiple areas Other preferences –Geographical location –Affiliation American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative

What recruiters are looking for… Potential candidates to interview Institutional expectations Departmental expectations –Research –Teaching –Service Professional expectations See “And Gladly Teach: A Resource Book for Chemists Considering Academic Careers” at for more information American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative

What AEI is not… An interview A chat session A monologue A time to catch up with friends Happy hour American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative

Maximize the Experience Prior to the event: Join the AEI Group on the ACS Network Practice your networking skills At the event: Look for recruiters and use your networking skills Ask for business cards After the event: Follow up with professional and targeted messages American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative

Onsite AEI Poster Session Arrive early* Check in Hang your poster, AEI sticker, and colored dot(s) Make your business cards and CVs accessible Stay by your poster Complete the evaluation * Don’t forget to bring your meeting badge, water, a friendly face, and a professional demeanor American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative

Orientation Overview Introduction to AEI Onsite AEI Poster Session –Logistics –Q & A Virtual AEI Poster Session –Logistics –Q & A American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative

Thank You Please join us in the “AEI” Group on the ACS Network: Please share your feedback after the events American Chemical Society Academic Employment Initiative