Questions tagged [assistant-professor]
Questions that relate to the academic rank of assistant professor.
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Should research statements be renamed to match each university's specific terminology?
I'm preparing applications for multiple universities, and I've noticed variations in the terminology used for research-related documents. Some universities request a "statement of research," ...
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How detailed should a research plan be in an assistant professor application?
When drafting a research plan for an assistant professor application, I’m struggling to find the right balance between providing enough detail and protecting my ideas. If the plan is too broad—similar ...
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How much do your undergraduate and graduate GPAs matter when applying for a faculty position? [duplicate]
I’m looking for a job in academia and was a little concerned about my undergraduate GPA (Grade Point Average) (around 3.0) from a good school.
I had masters and Ph.D. GPA around 4.0 from good schools ...
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are letters of recommendation always required for lecturer and/or postdoc positions in the CS field in the USA?
I want to know whether letters of recommendations are always a requirement for all lecturer/postdoc positions (across all universities) in the USA in the computer science field?
If not are there any ...
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Do US universities invite faculty applicants from outside the US for an interview?
I am currently a postdoc in US on a visa that will expire in late October this year. I have been applying around for assistant professor positions in several US universities. Most of these positions ...
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Would several years of appointment as a lecturer hurt you when you decide to go for a tenure-track position later on?
Academic jobs are always on a state of high-demand, more people seeking positions than there are the latter. I am an international worker in the US searching for a university position. Currently in my ...
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Follow-Up on Assistant Professorship Offer Status
I have completed several rounds of interviews for an assistant professorship position with a university. In June, the department chair verbally informed me that they wanted to hire me. At their ...
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Research Faculty with no salary
I was a postdoc for two year and promoted to research assistant professor this month. Although my supervisor strongly convinced me to stay with him and always came up with long term plans, he could ...
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Is it common for German universities to not notify candidates who have not been put on a shortlist?
This is specifically about German university practices. When applying for a W1/W2 professorship, should I expect to be notified about my application not being considered further once the shortlist has ...
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What title should I use to greet both a professor and an associate professor in an email?
I am wondering how to write email to both a professor and an assistant professor in the same email.
Shall I use "Dear Professor … and …" or "Dear Professor … and Assistant Professor … &...
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Does a Teaching Assistantship get counted as Teaching Experience when applying for teaching position in India?
In the Indian academic system, does one's teaching experience such as being a teaching assistant count towards one's application for an Assistant Professorship? My TAship involved everything from ...
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Which countries allow you to become an Assistant Professor (in CompSci) with just a Masters [closed]
I am a PhD student in Computer Science currently ABD, hoping to become an Assistant Professor.
I'm concerned that I might be unable to complete the PhD (for reasons unrelated to my ability). I've ...
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How can I check if a professor who holds a second appointment as a faculty researcher is being paid a full salary? [closed]
A professor at a University X is holding a second appointment as a researcher on leave at another University in a different country with his full salary being paid from his funding there.
The ...
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Job talks: A few detailed topics, or loosely discussing many projects?
I have a job talk for a tenure-track assistant professorship coming up, and I am having trouble deciding on the format. I have a few ideas/options, and I'd like to hear the perspective of some folks ...
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What would be the difference between Lecturer and Assistant Professor in the UK in terms of salary?
Out of curiosity I did a search of average salary of a Lecturer and Assistant Professor in the UK on indeed. There was a significant difference in the average salary for the two positions.
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