I am available for virtual or in-person workshops and seminars. My rates are as follows:
Virtual Events
* 1 hour Skype workshop or webinar for student groups for $500.
*1.5 hour Skype workshop or webinar for departments for $700.
*1.5-2 hour Skype workshops or webinars for graduate colleges or advising centers for $1000.
*1.5-2 hour Skype workshops or webinars for businesses for $1500.
In-Person Events
I am available for in-person workshops in 2-hour, 4-hour, and all-day formats. The cost of these are:
2 hour: $2000
4 hour: $3500
6 hour: $5000
Plus travel expenses.
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My workshops are tailored to the specific needs of the audience. Topics include:
Big Picture Context
- The causes and effects of the current Ph.D. job market crisis
- Facts and figures of Ph.D. hiring, now and in the future
- The crisis in Ph.D. advising–why are Ph.D.s so ill-prepared for the market?
- The unacknowledged cultural norms and judgments of the US academic job market
Hands-On Training for Job Candidates in Academic Job Market Preparation
- The 6 things every Ph.D. needs to know when preparing for the market
- How to prepare for the academic job market from your first year of graduate school
- How to craft your cv, job letter, and teaching statement
- How to think like a search committee
- The core elements of an academic interview
- Demonstrating tenurability
Grant-Writing
- The Foolproof Grant Template–How to use it, Why it works
- How to think like a selection committee
- The Hero-narrative of grant-writing
The Non-Academic Track
- Non-academic jobs for Ph.D.s
- Deciding when to make the jump
- Crafting a job application for a non-academic job
Hands-On Training for Programs/Advisors in Ph.D. Advising Resources and Methods
- What graduate advisors and programs need to do right now to help their students
- The most common Ph.D./grad school advising pitfalls
- Preparing Ph.D.s for non-academic work
- The best resources for grad school/Ph.D. advisors
Please contact me at gettenure@gmail.com to discuss your specific group’s goals and needs. I enjoy working with groups and am happy to tailor my presentation to your interests.
