Student Workshops

The CSA-SCS Student Concerns Subcommittee is again hosting three popular workshops for students.  Refreshments will be offered sponsored by the CSA-SCS.   Don’t forget to attend the Student Delegate Social on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 7:30pm!

Note: Join the Postdoctoral Networking Meeting for New Scholars @ Congress on Tuesday, June 4 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm.

TO BE AN ACADEMIC OR NOT TO BE AN ACADEMIC?
Exploring alternatives to a university career path.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 (1:30pm – 3:00pm)

Elliott Building, E-167

While many students progress in their academic career, the possibility of obtaining a traditional, tenure-track job within the academic institution is shrinking while competition for those jobs is increasing. Consequently, many students may begin to question their ability to ‘make it’ in the academic world and may look to careers outside of the academic job market. Yet, other students choose to undertake graduate studies without ever having the intention of engaging an academic career. This session will provide information on advice on making the transition to work outside of the academic institution. It will discuss strategies such as networking outside academia and the process of learning to present yourself, your CV, and your story in a way that is appealing to non-academic jobs.

Panelists:

Those attending this workshop may be interested in the session,  The Elephant in the Room: Graduate Programs Do Not Prepare Students for Non-Academic Careers.

 

APPLYING FOR AN ACADEMIC POSITION: Navigating the application process or how to prepare for the ‘good fight?’
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 (1:30pm – 3:00pm)

Elliott Building, E-167

With increasing competition faced by Canadian sociology graduate students in the job market, graduate students are becoming more concerned with landing an academic position in Canadian universities. How do Canadian graduate students compare to American-graduate students in the Canadian job market? Have we been trained well or enough to be in the competition? How much does publishing record and networks matter in landing a tenure-track assistant professorship position? Is getting a post-doc award a necessity? To address some of these concerns, the Student Concerns Committee of CSA has invited faculty members that have served in the hiring committee in Canadian universities to provide helpful tips and honest discussion about the reality of sociology graduate students in Canadian job market. The session will include a discussion on CV expectations, the interview process and negotiating your appointment.

Panelists:

• Dr. Robert Andersen, Chair – Department of Sociology, University of Toronto
• Dr. Erin Gibbs van Brunschot, Chair – Department of Sociology, University of Calgary
• Dr. Russell Westhaver – Chair – Department of Sociology and Criminology, St. Mary’s University

Moderator: Aline Couthino, University of Ottawa

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PUBLISH OR PERISH!
Thursday, June 6, 2013 (1:30pm – 3:00pm)

Elliott Building, E-167

Those famous words, which supposedly have its origins in Logan Wilson’s 1942 text “The Academic Man: A Study in the Sociology of a Profession,” still ring true today for academics. Publishing is the basis of tenure as well as for the progression from assistant professor to full professor. As such, getting published is an important aspect of any graduate seeking a career in academic. When should PhDs start publishing? Is there an advantage to being a co-author? How common is rejection? What to do to get your PhD thesis published as a book? What are some of the tips for getting your research published as a book? This session is designed to provide insights and suggestions on dealing with the journal and book publication process.

Panelists:

• Dr. Terry Wotherspoon, University of Saskatchewan, Managing Editor of the Canadian Review of Sociology
• Dr. Reza Nakhaie, University of Windsor, Editor of the Canadian Review of Sociology
• Doug Hildebrand, University of Toronto Press

Moderator: Jamie Baker, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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