What do I need to do NOW to succeed in an academic career? Terrence D. Hill, PhD Assistant Professor Director of Graduate Studies Department of Sociology.

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What do I need to do NOW to succeed in an academic career? Terrence D. Hill, PhD Assistant Professor Director of Graduate Studies Department of Sociology University of Miami Preparing Future Faculty Workshop November 8, 2008

QUICK ANSWER oDedicate yourself to: Training Research Teaching Networking

TRAINING oDevote all course electives to: Theory courses Research methods courses (qualitative and quantitative) Advanced statistics courses oAttend: All department colloquia Professional conferences Training seminars on and off campus

RESEARCH oPresent all research at national and regional conferences. oPublish in top journals. Lead- and sole-authored work = Independent scholarship Publications = Power oApply for dissertation fellowships and research grants.

TEACHING oPrepare core courses that all departments need. Increases marketability Reduces course prep load

SERVICE oVolunteer for service opportunities. Department committees Job searches Administrative tasks Conferences Journals

NETWORKS 1.Prestige of school and department 2.Prestige of network Mentors and colleagues On and off campus* 3.Actual accomplishments Training Research Teaching Service

REWARDS oHard work and sacrifice consistently result in: More job opportunities Better job opportunities More money Faster tenure trajectories Less stress