Career Development

On October 15, join Instructional Development for a workshop on teaching philosophy statements! As a participant in this workshop, you will work through a series of exercises to help you reflect on your teaching, and by workshop end you will have a draft outline of your teaching philosophy statement.

Interested in a career beyond the academy, and want to learn more about the essentials of crafting it? Join these professional development webinars from Beyond the Professoriate for a jump start. They are free to join and also available to watch on replays. Advance registration is required.

Are you a scientist or engineer seeking career training in the public policy realm? Want to gain real-world experience working with leaders in the California state government? Join ​a virtual info session on October 15th to learn about ​the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship.

UCSB Alumni presents 10 Days of virtual learning and networking with Gaucho alumni! Whether you're looking for a new job, advancing on your current path, or transitioning to something new, UCSB Alumni invites you to the virtual Gaucho Professionals Expo starting October 12th.

If you need some tips and ideas for TA'ing online, here is your answer! The Religious Studies Department Lead TA Daigengna Duoer put together an excellent video workshop during Spring Quarter with other TA's in the department. Access any time, according to your schedule!

Join us for Lunch & Learn, where you'll have the chance to socialize with other grad students and hear talks by students in Sociology and Electrical & Computer Engineering. While we won't be able to share pizza in person, all attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a $15 Target gift card.

If you are considering entering the job market any time soon, a complete and compelling LinkedIn profile is a must-have. Join this workshop on October 14th to learn how to maximize this tool in order to look for jobs, network with potential employers, and connect with others in the professional domain.

Still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2021-2022? Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop on October 14 and learn about campus and external funding.

Starting October 6, and under the auspices of the Research Ramp-up, the UCSB Library Special Research Collections will offer a limited number of research appointments for faculty and graduate students to use on-site archival and non-circulating materials from the Main Library and Music Library. The UCSB Library remains closed for general use. Read on for more details about how to schedule an appointment!

You are invited to join Amanda Pinheiro for a workshop on developing your skills as an international TA. Drawing on her experience as the founder of UCSB’s International Teaching Assistants Association, the Lead TA in Global Studies and as Instructor of Record, Amanda will discuss the challenges that iTAs have encountered and how to overcome them. All are welcome!

Join us on October 13 for a workshop for incoming undergraduate and graduate international students to prepare for handling imposter syndrome and culture shock and to be equipped for any mental health challenges that arise.

Interested in a career in data science, engineering, machine learning, or other tech roles? Insight Fellows Program is hosting a series of webinars to help you learn more about the landscape, the kinds of careers that are available, and guidance to help you make the transition. Read on to learn more and sign up!

Join Dr. Nicole B. Wallack, the Director of Columbia’s Undergraduate Writing Program for five conversations with scholars who bridge the worlds inside and outside of the academy through their writing. The series will explore the diverse roles writing plays for these scholars in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional settings and will explore how we can reach new readers in these especially challenging times. Read on to learn more!

Come join Graduate Students for Diversity in Science and other graduate students as we discuss feelings of impostor syndrome in academia. This interactive workshop is designed to unpack feelings of impostor syndrome and provide tools to address these emotions. Designed specifically for underrepresented students in the sciences; however, all are welcome!

Thinking about your job or internship and how COVID-19 has impacted your career prospects? Not sure what to do now? This workshop on October 6th will cover how COVID-19 has impacted academic and non-academic jobs, resources to find viable career paths, and help you create a strategy to move forward.