From PhD to Professor: Advice for Landing Your First Academic Position

by Johanna Greeson

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I am living the dream.

At least, my professional dream, that is. I have the perfect job for me. And I’m going to share with you how I got it.

First, a little about me. This August, I started my second year of being a tenure-track assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the School of Social Policy & Practice, a program that is consistently ranked in the Top 15 in the country by U.S. News & World Report and one of only two Ivy League social work programs.

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By Simona Rosu
Simona Rosu Senior Assistant Director, Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development