'재미 지리정보 및 환경과학자학회(KAGES)'와 '재미한인과학기술자협회(KSEA)'가 연합으로 [How to get an academic job in Geography]라는 주제로 워크샵을 개최하여 아래와 같이 안내드립니다. 온라인(ZOOM)으로도 참석 가능하오니 많은 관심과 참여 바랍니다. 

KAGES (Korea-America Association for Geospatial and Environmental Sciences) and Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) will host a professional development workshop "How to get an academic job in Geography". This workshop will guide participants through the key components of a successful academic job search with four panelists. 

* Panelists:

• Heejun Chang (Portland State University)
• Chanwoo Jin (Northwest Missouri State University)
• Junghwan Kim (Virginia Tech University)
• Sanglim Yoo(Ball State University)

* Moderator: Taehee Hwang (Indiana University Bloomington)

November 20 (Thursday), 8 pm (Eastern Time Zone - US)
November 21 (Friday), 10 am (Korean Time Zone)

Korea-America Association for Geospatial and Environmental Sciences (KAGES)

Please Register on this Google form (Https://forms.gle/khjbzEuU7gcaYFdeA) by November 17, 2025. Zoom link will be sent only to registrants

Title: How to get an Academic Job in Geography

Abstract: The job market this year is difficult! The recommendation we’ve been giving to our students is to expand their horizons (in terms of topics, disciplines, places, types of jobs, etc.) and still apply to the academic jobs available. This workshop is designed to guide graduate students and postdoctoral researchers through every stage of the academic job search process. Participants will learn how to develop a strong application package, including crafting an effective cover letter, research statement, teaching philosophy, and diversity statement tailored to different types of institutions. It will give the students the opportunity to practice how to find academic jobs and to highlight research achievements, teaching philosophy, and institutional fit with clarity and confidence. The session will also cover strategies for preparing and excelling in academic interviews—both virtual and on-campus—focusing on presentation skills, job talk structure, and effective communication with faculty, students, and search committees. This workshop will guide participants through the key components of a successful academic job search to support a successful transition into a new academic career. 

Structure
PART I: How to write down a competitive application package? (15 min)

• ·How to find a job ad in AAG, AGU website, H-Net, and The Chronicle for Higher Education

• ·Target institution: R1, R1/R2, and teaching positions
• ·Cover letter/Research statement/Teaching statement
• ·DEI statement (?)

PART II: Job interviews

• ·Virtual and on-campus
• ·Job talk preparation
• ·Individual meetings with faculty members and students 

PART III: Negotiations 

• ·Start-up packages
• ·Negotiation process (desire vs. reality)

PART IV: Summary

• ·TO-DOs and NOT-TO-DOs 
• ·Main takeaways and ideas for moving forward
• ·Useful resources