Career Development

This two-week learning program is for graduate students who are interested in developing a holistic understanding of the conceptual challenges around global food security with a focus on cross-disciplinary problem solving of real-world development challenges. Deadline is February 15, 2017.

The Writing Program is now accepting applications for 2017-18 TA positions. If you are interested in teaching Writing 2, the required lower division (Area A1) course at UCSB, be sure to submit an application by January 27.

If you are a postdoctoral fellow or advanced graduate student interested in a faculty position in the chemical sciences at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI), this workshop can help you prepare for a rewarding career. Deadline to apply is January 9, 2017.

Share your story for a free t-shirt and chance to win lunch with UC President Janet Napolitano and Senior Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Christine Gulbranson.

The FrameWorks Institute – a nonprofit think tank that designs, conducts, interprets, and explains communications research to advance social justice – seeks a dynamic professional with strong skills in public speaking, writing, and fostering adult learning. Application review begins December 9.

Dr. Chavella T. Pittman and nhe National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity are hosting a webinar on Thursday, December 8, addressing potential issues with classroom dynamics following last month’s election.

The Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships (CSEP) is currently hiring for two new positions starting in Winter 2017 to conduct interviews with photonics companies to assess their workforce needs. This opportunity is most useful for photonics students but others are welcome to apply.

UCSB's Interdisciplinary Humanities Center seeks a graduate student to help design and implement a communications project that consists of creating a database of faculty on campus who are involved in publicly-engaged teaching and research. Applications are due December 15.

Attention all faculty, teaching assistants, and staff: GauchoSpace Support has services beyond email ticketing help! They also assist with gradebooks, assignments and quizzes, and even offer specialized trainings and advanced workshops. Check out their services and let them help you!

On Monday, November 14, the UCSB Library's Sherri L. Barnes led a lunchtime brown bag info session where she presented an overview of ​academic publishing today. This article contains useful handouts, slides, and resources from the workshop.

UC Santa Cruz's ISEE is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2017 Professional Development Program, which provides early‐career scientists and engineers training in effective education techniques as well as other professional skills. Applications are due December 12.

Successful collaborations require coordination and planning among investigators and the ability to work together. Come join the UCSB Office of Research for a discussion with a panel of guest speakers about creating and fostering successful collaborations.

End the quarter right with our last Lunch & Learn event of 2016, featuring talks by graduate students in Communication and Environmental Science & Management. Come enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with and learn from graduate students across the campus!

Networking is a key component for starting your career, whether in academia or beyond academia. Building a network takes time and commitment but can provide long lasting benefits. Join Lana Smith-Hale for a workshop demystifying the world of networking.

UCSB offers an abundance of valuable campus resources to help graduate students thrive, but sometimes it can be hard to keep track of them all! The Graduate Division has recently compiled a digital resource packet to help faculty connect graduate students with campus resources.