Expanding Horizons: Preparing Sociology Ph.D.s for Careers Beyond Academia

Session Submission Type: Invited Session (90 minute)

Description

As the academic job market tightens, sociology departments are increasingly preparing Ph.D. students for diverse career paths beyond the professoriate. This panel pairs faculty with those outside academia who are leading efforts to equip students with the skills, the experiences, and the networks necessary for roles in government, non-profits, industry, and beyond. Panelists will share strategies for integrating non-academic career preparation into graduate training, discuss challenges and opportunities, and offer insights into reimagining success for today’s sociology Ph.D. students.

Sub Unit

• Thematic Session

Presider

• Lisette M. Garcia, Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility

Panelists

• Julia McQuillan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• Scott C. Whiteford, Talent Plus

• Martha A. Martinez, DePaul University

Session Organizer

• Lisette M. Garcia, Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility