Center for Teaching & Mentoring
GTA Career Bridge
The GTA Career Bridge is designed to help graduate teaching assistants preparing for careers in higher education gain the skills, resources, and confidence needed to successfully pursue faculty positions. Through targeted workshops, practical guidance, and mentorship, participants will learn how to identify opportunities in their field, develop a strong curriculum vitae and cover letter, and navigate the faculty interview and hiring process with greater success. Registration is not required. Attend in person or remotely on Zoom as your schedule allows. The Center for Teaching and Mentoring will award certificates to GTAs who attend all four sessions.
This program is targeted to GTAs in their second year or beyond who are interested in teaching careers in higher education.
Fall 2026
| Date | Featured Speakers | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 16 11 am -12 pm LIB 348 and Zoom | Dr. Lando Carter, Associate Professor, Department of Leadership, Development, and Educational Systems | Getting Hired in Higher Education Explore the academic job market and gain an overview of the faculty hiring process. This session provides practical insights into what institutions are looking for in candidates and strategies for successfully navigating a higher education job search. |
| Wednesday, September 30 11 am -12 pm LIB 348 and Zoom | Faculty Panelists Coming Soon | The Job Interview: Panel Session with New Faculty Hear firsthand from recently hired faculty members about their experiences navigating the academic job search. Panelists will share advice, lessons learned, and recommendations for preparing for interviews and transitioning into a faculty role. |
| Wednesday, October 14 11 am -12 pm LIB 348 and Zoom | Chaminda Prelis, Chair, Department of Aerospace Eric Osland, Chair, Womack Department of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation Deana Raffo, Chair, Department of Management | How to Negotiate a Contract Join department chairs from multiple disciplines as they discuss the negotiation process from the hiring side of the table. Learn how to approach negotiations professionally and identify opportunities to secure resources that support long-term success. |
| Wednesday, October 28 9 am -10 am 11 am -12 pm LIB 348 and Zoom | Interviewers Coming Soon | Mock Interviews Put your preparation into practice through realistic mock interview experiences with faculty members. Participants will engage in guided interviews, receive constructive feedback, and gain confidence responding to common academic interview questions. Mock interviews will be tailored by discipline whenever possible and offered in flexible formats to support both in-person and virtual participation. |
