About, From, & With: An SLP Podcast

This episode features an interview with Dr. Alyssa Lanzi about her academic journey to become a Research Assistant Professor. During this conversation, Dr. Lanzi discusses her previous experience in a postdoctoral position where she applied for, and was awarded, her own K23 grant funding. We also discuss how she strategically chose her postdoc position and negotiated her responsibilities. Dr. Lanzi then shares how she transitioned into her Research Assistant Professor position at the same institution and describes what this role entails. This is a great listen for anyone interested in a postdoc position or research-intensive academic position in the field! You can connect with Dr. Lanzi on Twitter @AlyssaLanzi and learn more about her work at https://sites.udel.edu/recall-lab/. You can find the show notes and a transcript of the episode at aboutfromandwith.com.

This episode features guest host, Dr. Julie Feuerstein, an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida. Julie interviews me about my experience going on the academic job market multiple times to find a faculty position during the pandemic. I share my story of applying for jobs over three cycles and what I learned from each one. We also discuss some of our shared experiences applying for positions during multiple job cycles after facing hiring freezes. You can learn more about Dr. Feuerstein on her professional website or Instagram @ucf_ecap. You can find the show notes and a transcript of the episode at aboutfromandwith.com.

This episode features an interview with Dr. Jordan Lukins, an Assistant Teaching Professor of Elementary and Special Education at North Carolina State University. Dr. Lukins shares her experience applying for her non-tenure track position (also known as professional track). She explains what non-tenure track positions are, what kinds of responsibilities they typically include, tips for negotiation, and how the promotion process works. We also discuss preparing a teaching demonstration and what to expect from the teaching demo process. You can learn more about Dr. Lukins and connect with her on Twitter @Jmlukins. You can find the show notes and a transcript of the episode at aboutfromandwith.com.

During this episode, I talk with Dr. Mackenzie Fama, an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University, about applying for a second faculty position. Dr. Fama shares her journey applying for a second faculty position in her second year of an assistant professor position. She discusses the similarities and differences in applying for a first vs. second faculty position. She also shares some tips about what to expect when starting a new position, negotiating a new start-up package, and finding mentorship in a new department. You can learn more about Dr. Fama and her research on her faculty page at the George Washington University or on her lab website. You can find the show notes and a transcript of the episode at aboutfromandwith.com.

During this episode, I talk with Dr. Shiree Harbick about her recent experience applying for a clinical educator position. Shiree shares what she describes as her nontraditional path to a PhD, taking classes part-time while maintaining the flexibility to spend time with her family. She discusses the process of applying for a clinical educator position at the same institution where she earned her PhD and started a clinical program for families with infants. We discuss the application and interview processes for clinical educator positions, as well as Shiree's responsibilities in her position. You can connect with Shiree on Twitter @sharbick, Instagram @jmuinfantlanguagelab, or Facebook @JMUinfantandtoddlerlanguagelab. You can find the show notes and a transcript of the episode at aboutfromandwith.com.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Reed Senter about his recent experience applying for teaching-intensive faculty positions. We discuss the application, interview, and negotiation processes for teaching-intensive positions. Topics of our conversation include: staying organizing during the job search process, interview prep, and teaching demonstrations. Reed mentions the Division for Research of the Council for Exceptional Children's Academic Job Search series webinars about the academic job search. You can follow Dr. Senter on Twitter @rrsenterSLP and find out more about his research on his website (www.reedsenter.com). 

In this solo episode, I discuss what to look for in a job ad, what to do if there’s information missing from the ad that you want to know before applying, and why it’s important to the save job ad after applying for a position. You can find the show notes and a transcript of the episode at aboutfromandwith.com. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @danikapfeiffer.slp or on Twitter @aboutfrom_with.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sarah Powell about preparing faculty job applications. Dr. Powell provides advice for writing common application documents including: CVs, cover letters, teaching statements, research statements, and diversity statements. We discuss ways that applicants can best highlight their accomplishments and experiences to prepare competitive applications. Be sure to check out Dr. Powell’s webinar about preparing faculty job applications as part of the Division for Research of the Council for Exceptional Children's Academic Job Search series. You can connect with Dr. Powell on Twitter @sarahpowellphd and check out her research on her website. You can find the show notes and a transcript of the episode at aboutfromandwith.com.

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Jessica Salley Riccardi about her experience applying for both postdoc and faculty positions at the same time. As PhD candidates wrap up their dissertations, the question of NOW WHAT?! can seem overwhelming. Jess shares why she decided to apply for both types of positions and how the interview process led her to accepting an offer for a tenure track faculty position. We also discuss: similarities/differences between postdoc and faculty applications and interviews; application timelines of both types of positions; and tips for deciding where to apply. You can follow Dr. Riccardi on Twitter @jsriccardi_slp or Instagram @jsriccardi_slp and learn more about her work on her professional website: https://jxs1654.wixsite.com/jsriccardi You can find the show notes and a transcript of the episode at aboutfromandwith.com.

This episode is a must listen for applicants going on the academic job market! Dr. Jacqueline Towson shares her behind-the-scenes insights from her experiences as a search committee member and chair of several searches. We discuss many topics including: an overview of the job search process, advice for preparing job application materials, what search committees are looking for during the interview process, and tips for approaching negotiations. You can follow Dr. Towson and her research on Instagram @ellie__lab or @jacktowsonphd and on Twitter @jacktowsonphd.