Academia Summit: Perspectives from Faculty and Academic Professionals

Interested in teaching at the college or university level? Join us for the Academia Summit, a panel discussion featuring professors and adjunct faculty who will share their journeys into higher education teaching roles. Learn about the qualifications employers seek, the differences between full-time and adjunct appointments, strategies for gaining teaching experience, and tips for navigating the academic job search. Whether you are pursuing a master’s degree, doctorate, or considering teaching as a career transition, this event will help you better understand the pathway to becoming faculty.Panelists:Dr. Kate Bono | CSU Fullerton | Academic Operations & Programs, Deputy ProvostDr. Steven Zhou | Claremont McKenna College | Asst. Professor of Psychological ScienceDr. Sana Tayyen | University of Redlands | Associate Professor of Religious StudiesDr. Stacey Doan | Claremont McKenna College | Professor of PsychologyDr. Peter C. Carlson | Cal Lutheran University | Chair of Dept. of ReligionDr. JoAnna Poblete | Claremont Graduate University | Chair of Dept. of History Moderator: Dr. Marcus Weakley | Claremont Graduate University | Director of CWR, Asst. Professor of Transdisciplinary Studies