Essentials Series Workshop: "Essentials Jobs in Academia or Non- Academic"

Group Submission Type: Special Session

Description of Session

Essentials Series Workshops: Every year, the New Scholar Essentials series offer a number of sessions devoted to assisting early and junior scholars in their professional development in key areas. At this year’s conference, we will offer three workshops:

Essentials Series Workshop: "Essentials Jobs in Academia or Non- Academic

This session brings together professionals from diverse sectors, including academia, think tanks, international organizations, and non-profit institutions, to provide guidance on career navigation for emerging scholars. Panelists will share insights into academic and non-academic career trajectories, discussing key skills, challenges, and strategies for success in an increasingly complex job market. The session aims to support doctoral students and early-career professionals in exploring a range of professional opportunities within and beyond academia.

Sub Unit

• Committee: New Scholars / New Scholars Committee

Chairs

• Neelakshi Rajeev Tewari, Arizona State University

• Tarang Tripathi, University of California, San Diego

Presenters

• Ananya Tiwari, Texas A&M University

• Jenny F Zhang, The Spencer Foundation

• MONAL JAYARAM PODUVAL, PIRAMAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION LEADERSHIP

• Sarah R Asada, Kyoritsu Women's University