Ever considered teaching in higher ed as a career path? PhD Trekkers Mari and Yan talks about Yan's recent eye-opening conversation with Professor Marie McMahon in San Diego Miramar Community College. where she shares her fascinating life story, career trajectory, and the various uniquenesses and challenges of the community college setting. Tune in to learn more about the process of landing a teaching position and tenured track position, the nitty-gritty interview details and tips, the concept of a community college, and the current academic job market. Yan even asked about his chances of landing a teaching position as a 1st generation Americans with a foreign accent! Other topics such as students evaluations, faculty diversity in higher ed, and academic upward mobility are also discussed.

More on Prof Marie McMahon's work: http://faculty.sdmiramar.edu/faculty/sdccd/mmcmahon/