Upcoming Opportunities

New! CFDE Summer Teaching Intensive

The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence (CFDE) is hosting a two-day Summer Teaching Intensive via Zoom. The intensive consists of eight modules led by Emory faculty and staff. All faculty, graduate students, post-docs, and staff are welcome. Participants can attend one module or come for them all.

Date: August 2-3
Time: 9 AM-4:30 PM
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New! Preparing for Faculty Job Interviews & Offer Negotiation - Part I & II

In this two-part session, learn about the purpose and components of the faculty job interview and how to prepare for answering interview questions, meeting with various stakeholders, negotiating, and for the various talks that job-seekers may be asked to give.

Date: Aug 20 (Part I) & Aug 27 (Part II)
Time: 9-10:30 AM
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Writing Your Faculty Job Application Materials – Part I & II

This two-part session explains the purpose, format, and content of the Curriculum Vitae (CV), cover letter, and research, diversity & teaching statement, which are the common elements for a faculty job application. Participants will also learn about the importance of a strategy for your overall application package.

Dates: July 20
Time: 9-10:30 AM
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Career Coaching Drop-in Session with Ariela Freedman

Career coach Dr. Ariela Freedman, will be available to provide advice on navigating graduate school and planning for your career. Students may submit questions in advance or ask them on the fly. This is a drop-in session, so you can come in at any time. The session will not be recorded so that session conversations remain private.

Date: July 20
Time: 11 AM-12 PM
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MDP Teaching assistantship

The MDP Program seeks one Development Practice Teaching Assistant for the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 terms. The TA will provide instructional support to the MDP Director and Assistant Director for MDP core courses.

View role description here
Application Deadline: July 20

Genentech Postdoc Program

Genentech is seeking motivated recent and pending PhD graduates to join them as Postdoctoral Fellows and key contributors to their mission. Applicants are provided the freedom to select three potential Genentech postdoc mentors that they are most interested in working with in order to propel the next stage of their scientific career.

Application Deadline: July 30

The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence – Graduate Assistant Position

The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence seeks a graduate student in the Laney Graduate School to fill a part-time position for AY 2021-2022 as assistant to the director of engaged learning, Dr. Vialla Hartfield-Méndez. This position will support activities related to community-engaged learning and scholarship as well as certain community partnerships.

Application Dates: July 30
Time: 5 PM
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Summer Writing Support for Laney Graduate School Students

Graduate and undergraduate tutors from the Emory Writing Center will be available remotely this summer to support Laney Graduate School students. Tutors can assist with a range of projects, including seminar papers, dissertation chapters, conference proposals, articles, posters, abstracts, grants, job application materials, and teaching documents.

Date: Monday-Thursday until August 6
Time: 8 AM - 8 PM
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2021-2022 EDGE Fellowship and Ambassadorships

Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for the LGS-EDGE Fellowship and Ambassadorships for the 2021-2022 academic year. The fellowship and ambassadorships are open to all currently enrolled LGS students. An ideal applicant would have a passion and appreciation for establishing, maintaining, and enhancing a diverse graduate community at Emory.

Application Deadline: August 16
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