1. Seeking a Faculty Position: Major Considerations
Polly Hofmann, PhD
Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs COM
Sr Associate Vice Chancellor UTHSC

2. Front-Runner Status Funding in Place:
NIH Early Career Development Award, R21, or Foundation Grant
Funding Applied For and Critique in Hand
Publications
Pedigree

3. Identifying Opportunities
Journals, Journals, Journals
Websites, Websites, Websites
Understanding a Journal Ad

4. CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY
FACULTY POSITIONS IN
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
The Department of Physiology at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) in Memphis invites outstanding scientists with Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degrees for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor to begin July 1, We are searching for creative cardiovascular research scientists who have or will establish a strong extramurally-funded research program and also excel at teaching medical, dental, and graduate students. The Department of Physiology has outstanding research facilities and is currently ranked second nationally for extramural funding based on a 2010 study by the American Physiological Society. We will consider applicants in all areas of cardiovascular research. Significant laboratory space, a substantial start up package, and a competitive salary with a generous incentive bonus are offered.
Candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae and a description of research interests and goals (not to exceed two pages) as a single PDF document to:
Jonathan H. Jaggar, Ph.D.
Maury W. Bronstein Professor
Department of Physiology
Website:
Reference letters will be requested after consultation with candidates. Applications should be submitted by February 15, 2012, although applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.

5. Application Cover Letter – 1 pg
Note applying for position, who / where you are, how you fit with ad
Area you work in and highlight accomplishments
Research plan summary
How you stand out/unique/significance/hook
C.V. (In preparation ok, include date to be submitted)
Reference Names with Contact Info
Doctoral Mentor
Post-doc Mentor
Known PI in Current Institution (network early)
Known PI in Your Area (network early)
Research Statement – 2 pgs

6. Research Statement – 2 pgs
Area with Background (with simple cartoon to orient)
Significance with Relationship to Disease
Project #1 Aims/Pilot Data/Grant Strategy
Project #2 Aims/Pilot Data/Grant Strategy
Long Term What You Want to Do

7. Preparing for Visit Department Website One-on-one Interviews
attire, hand shake, eye contact, formal address
elevator speech – 3 min (hypoth, how/tools, key data, significance)
english a second language? bring cartoon/diagram
act like you want the job and love your science
listen to their science, ask questions, identify shared interest (colleague in dept)
ask questions about dept & institution

8. Preparing for Visit Department Website One-on-one Interviews
hand shake, eye contact, formal address
elevator speech – 3 min
english a second language? bring cartoon/diagram
act like you want the job and love your science
listen to their science, ask questions, identify shared interest (colleague in dept)
Seminar, 50 min max, speaking skill counts
Chalk Talk
present research / grant plan
answer the question that is asked
defend with tact
do not be arrogant
Dinner, relax but don’t

9. Handling an Offer Equipment Wish List Negotiating Salary
AAMC Median, Assistant Professor $83K
Start up Amount
equipment & personnel costs
Assistant Professor: $500K UTHSC, $650K MCG
Space
Everything is negotiable