Applying to faculty jobs 101

This special episode features Dr. Monique Smith (Assistant Professor, UCSD) discussing faculty job applications with host Dr. Nancy Padilla-Coreano. Both speakers bring experience from different perspectives: applying to various institution types, serving on search committees, and participating in the Leading Edge Fellows program. The discussion focuses on practical advice for applying to tenure-track faculty positions in biomedical sciences and neuroscience. They discuss when to apply, what type of institutions and jobs there are and important considerations when preparing your research vision and statements. They also provide some insight into when your teaching statement matters most.