Explore the Career Center at the APSA Annual Meeting
APSA Career FairThursday, August 29, 2019, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Marriott Wardman Park, Washington 5 Students and Job-Seekers In addition to department and organizational tables, the Career Fair features Ask-Me-Anything tables for scholars at all career levels. This year’s AMA tables will feature experts in the academic and applied job markets, post-docs, working at a community college, administrative roles in academia, and preparing for the tenure review process. Organizations and Departments: Connect with Job Candidates The Career Fair provides many opportunities for departments, institutions, and organizations to connect with APSA members for informational and informal discussions about jobs in political science, and other careers that draw on political science training, both on campus and in applied settings.
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Professional Development Workshops
From CV to Resume: Translating Your Skills for an Applied Career in Political Science Thursday, August 29, 8:00 to 9:30am Marriott, Washington 6 This workshop provides specific resources, strategies, and tips for political scientists pursuing careers in applied fields. Grant-Writing Workshop: Tips and Tricks for Funding Your Research Thursday, August 29, 10:00 to 11:30pm Marriott, Washington 6This hands-on workshop provides strategies for writing grant proposals. Hacking Your Contingent Faculty Career Friday, August 30, 8:00 to 9:30am Marriott, Washington 5 This workshop is for contingent faculty at all levels, as well as for job seekers who are considering possible non-tenure-track teaching positions. |
Department Chairs’ Workshop & LuncheonFriday, August 30, 2019, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Marriott Wardman Park, Washington 5 During this luncheon roundtable, faculty from a wide variety of institutions will discuss best practices in faculty hiring and recruitment. The Chairs’ Workshop & Luncheon provides a space for department chairs to discuss timely issues related to political science departments and network with fellow chairs. This year’s theme focuses on “Best Practices in Faculty Hiring and Recruitment.” All member department chairs are welcome to attend. RSVP here! |
Graduate School Information FairMarriott Wardman Park, Washington 4. Saturday, August 31, 2019, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. APSA is hosting a Graduate School Information Fair! This fair, the fifth of its type, invites political science graduate programs to send a departmental representative to speak with local undergraduate students and professionals who are interested in attending graduate school. Participating departments are asked to bring flyers, brochures, application information, and any other materials that you would like to share with the fair attendees. There will be table space available for each graduate department. Please email diversityprograms@apsanet.org with any questions. Departments, Register today! Students and professionals, Register today! |
Interview ServicesThursday, August 29, 2019, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday thru Saturday, August 30-31, 2019, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Marriott Wardman Park, Exhibit Hall A APSA provides space and facilities for employers who have active eJobs listings to interview job candidates onsite at the APSA Annual Meeting. Registration for the Interview Service is now open. Hiring institutions and departments can reserve space up until the Annual Meeting, space permitting. The APSA eJobs Interview Service is located in Marriott Wardman Park, Exhibit Hall A. All participants are required to pre-register online.How to RegisterFor candidates:
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Professional Development Roundtables and PanelsRunning the Gauntlet: Expectations vs. Experiences on the Job Market
Public Engagement How Tos: Strategies for Engaging the Public on Climate Change
Working with the Media
Applying for a Job at a Teaching-Oriented Institution
Getting the Grant and the Future of Federal Research Funding: The NSF, NEH, and Fulbright-Hays
Thinking Outside the Box: Applied Careers in Political Science
How to Promote Your Book Inside and Outside the Discipline
Debate on “Diversity”: Do Contingent Faculty Represent a New Diversity Category?
The Future of Community Colleges: Success Stories from Community College Experiences |