Academic jobs

[Hellothere111]

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What are the best sources for the following:

1. Search for academic jobs
2. What to expect in an invited faculty interview?
3. How to negotiate a good contract?

I have spoken to my program director but would like a broader perspective and/ or available resources, if any.

Thanks in advance.


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[Jimmy B]

1) Ask around. Some jobs aren't posted online so you'll have to ask other attendings for info. A lot of times the chair can help you out as well.
2) Know what you're looking for and what you want in a job. How much time do you want in terms of doing research (10% vs 40%) vs clinical time, etc.
3) Don't accept the first offer and go from there.

 

[deathmerchant]

What are the best sources for the following:

1. Search for academic jobs
2. What to expect in an invited faculty interview?
3. How to negotiate a good contract?

I have spoken to my program director but would like a broader perspective and/ or available resources, if any.

Thanks in advance.


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1. Apart from what you can find on sites like AAN and your own subspecialty sites like - MDS, AES, etc...; Usually it's just cold calling/emailing programs in your preferred geographical locations. There are dozens of recruiting companies- but they usually have non academic jobs or less desirable academic jobs.

2. The same old stuff- Telling them what You are like personally and academically and asking them what kind of Program, Faculty and the Town They are !

3. Usually you won't have much leeway as a fresh out of training neurologist, esp in a decent sized big program. Most university programs have a standard contract really and won't change it much. And better the program, less are your chances of negotiating. If they are desperate, they will yield on some things.

- Always worth asking for a 10-20% higher salary than they offer you first.
- Never talk about compensation or vacation/benefits first. Even if it does not come up at all during the interview. Wait for them to send you an offer letter.
- And always remember the golden rule "If it is not in writing, it does not exist".

 

[Epic786]

Try Rosman search or Jackson physician search. During the AAN annual conference, you can also talk directly with different hospital HR. You can also look at the MGM median salary.
The general rule for an academic position is that they will not offer you more than 150-180K as the starting salary.