In academia, starting a faculty career is an important milestone. In today's episode, we discuss preparing to negotiate your first faculty position. We will explore essential strategies and considerations to ensure informed decisions.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Give Yourself Enough Time: Allow sufficient time for decision-making. Take time to reflect and plan.

2. Clarify How to Split Your Time: Faculty members must balance clinical work, research, and education. To help set clear goals, decide which area to prioritize.

3. Understand What the Institution Values: Different academic institutions prioritize different aspects of faculty roles. When you review your institution's promotion and tenure requirements, you gain insights into their core values.

4. Develop a List of Resources: Create a comprehensive list of the resources needed to excel in your chosen areas of focus.

5. Salary Negotiation: While salary is a critical component, it's important to approach this negotiation objectively.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Clinician Researcher Podcast Website

• Episode on How to Negotiate Salary

Call to Action:

If you or someone you know is in the early stages of negotiating their first job, share this episode.