S2E13. Preparing for First-Round Faculty Interviews
During this brief solo episode, I talk about how to prepare for a first-round faculty interview. I discuss what to expect after submitting your applications and the different types of questions you can prepare for in advance. I also share tips for coming up with your own questions for the search committee and sending thank…
Keep readingS2E12. Navigating Multiple Academic Job Offers
Dr. Andrea Ford is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Cincinnati. Before going back for her PhD, Andrea worked as a speech-language pathologist in birth to three and preschool settings in a suburb of Minneapolis for six years. Her practical work drives much of her research…
Keep readingS2E11. Pursuing a Research Assistant Professor Position
Dr. Lanzi is an academic speech-language pathologist and has dedicated her clinical research career to helping rehabilitation health professionals treat functional cognitive deficits that result from Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. She earned a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Florida and received advanced clinical training specializing in cognitive rehabilitation…
Keep readingS2E10. Going on the Academic Job Market Multiple Times-My Story
Guest host, Dr. Julie Feuerstein, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Central Florida. She obtained her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Boston University and her Doctorate in Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of Washington. She completed post-doctoral training in the Department of…
Keep readingS2E9. Applying for Non-Tenure Track Positions
Jordan Lukins is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences at North Carolina State University. A former special educator, Jordan teaches introductory courses on disability for undergraduate general education majors as well as special education methods courses at the graduate level. Her scholarly interests include understanding how pre-service teachers…
Keep readingS2E8. Transitioning into a Second Faculty Position
Dr. Mackenzie Fama is a neuroscientist and speech-language pathologist. She earned her bachelor’s degree in linguistics and philosophy from the College of William & Mary and went on to a master’s program in speech-language pathology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While there, she developed a passion for aphasia, a language disorder…
Keep readingS2E7. Applying for Clinical Educator Positions
Shiree Harbick is a speech-language pathologist and clinical educator at James Madison University. Her clinical background informs her research conducted through the Infant and Toddler Language Lab and the JMU Speech-Language Clinic. Her current research involves working with families and caregivers to support the communication development of 6-12 month old infants and developing clinical experiences…
Keep readingS2E6. Applying for Teaching-Intensive Faculty Positions
Dr. Reed Senter is an Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. His research interests focus on school-age children with developmental language disorder and how SLPs can improve these children’s outcomes. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Reed Senter about his recent experience applying for teaching-intensive faculty positions. We…
Keep readingS2E5. What to Look for in Faculty Job Ads
In this solo episode, I discuss what to look for in a job ad, what to do if there’s information missing from the ad that you want to know before applying, and why it’s important to the save job ad after applying for a position. Transcript Hello everyone and thank you for taking time out…
Keep readingS2E4. Preparing Faculty Job Applications
Dr. Sarah Powell is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin. Her research and teaching focus on mathematics for students who experience difficulty with mathematics. She and her team conduct school-based research in classrooms from preschool through Grade 8. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sarah…
Keep readingS2E3. Applying for Postdoc and Faculty Positions
Jessica Salley Riccardi is starting as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Maine this fall. She is a clinically-trained speech-language pathologists whose research investigates long-term outcomes after childhood brain injury. She is particularly interested in cognitive-communication and high-risk populations. This episode features a conversation with Dr.…
Keep readingS2E2. What to Expect on the Academic Job Market
Jacqueline Towson is an Associate Professor, Interim Associate School Director and Graduate Program Director in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders with a joint appointment in the School of Teacher Education at University of Central Florida. She completed her doctorate in 2015 at Georgia State University in the Education of Students with Exceptionalities with…
Keep readingS2E1. Applying for Research-Intensive Faculty Positions
Teresa Girolamo (she/her) is a postdoctoral fellow in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Communication at the University of Connecticut and an incoming faculty member at San Diego State University School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Her research involves language impairment in individuals who are autistic and those with developmental language disorder/specific language impairment, as well…
Keep readingS1E16. Pursuing a PhD as an International Student
Danielle Moss, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Kansas. Danielle received her Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Her research interests include child language development and disorders in Caribbean English-speaking and culturally and linguistically diverse children. Danielle also has research interests in caregiver-infant interaction…
Keep readingS1E15. What SLPs Should Know About Audiologists
Dr. Dakota Sharp is an audiologist and clinical assistant professor at the University of South Carolina. He specializes in pediatrics, hearing aids, and cochlear implants in the clinical setting, but has a passion for educating future clinicians. He completed his Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) education at James Madison University. Dakota serves as the VP of…
Keep readingS1E14. What’s a Postdoc?
In this solo episode, I explain some reasons why people choose to pursue postdoc positions, how you can figure out if a postdoc is a good fit for you, and what kinds of experiences and responsibilities you can have during a postdoc. I also discuss some reasons why I decided to pursue a postdoc position…
Keep readingS1E13. Changing Clinical Settings and Populations
In this episode, I talk to Ileana Perez, a SLP that recently made the switch from working in a pediatric private practice to a skilled nursing facility. Ileana’s positivity and passion for helping others is truly inspiring. She describes why she made this change in her career, how she prepared for it, and the highs/lows…
Keep readingS1E12. How I Figured Out My Post-PhD Plans
In this solo episode, I talk about how I made a decision about what to do after my PhD program. I discuss how the end of a PhD is usually filled with a lot of uncertainty. I share how I learned about postdoc opportunities and found mine. I also provide some tips for PhD students…
Keep readingS1E11. Establishing a Meaningful Research Career
Dr. Xigrid Soto-Boykin is a speech language pathologist and early childhood researcher who specializes in bilingualism. She also is the founder of Habla DLL, a writer for The Informed SLP, and one of the recipients of the 2020-2021 ASHA Multicultural Grant. Her work focuses on (1) providing SLPs and teachers with professional development to increase…
Keep readingS1E10. How I Navigated My Dissertation
In this solo episode, I share my journey pursuing the non-traditional dissertation option of writing three related research manuscripts. I discuss each of my dissertation studies and why I chose to conduct them. I also share 5 tips for current PhD students to get across the finish line of the PhD marathon. To find the…
Keep readingS1E9. What SLPs Should Know About Teachers & Finding a School that Shares Your Values
Marian Dorsey is a North Carolina native who transitioned to Charlottesville in order to attend the University of Virginia (UVA) for her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Elementary Education. After receiving her her Master’s in Teaching from UVa in 2016, Marian decided to stay in Charlottesville and has taught 2nd and 3rd grade for the…
Keep readingS1E8. How I (Eventually) Passed My PhD Qualifying Exam
In this solo episode, I talk about my experience taking my qualifying (or comprehensive) exam. I explain what my exam consisted of, how I prepared for it, and why I had to take it twice. I also share some tips from my experience for others that are preparing to take their own qualifying exam. To…
Keep readingS1E7. Collaborating with Other Professionals
In this episode, Lauren Larramore shares her SLP journey, from being waitlisted for graduate school to switching Clinical Fellowship positions, and eventually landing in a rewarding position in a school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Lauren shares how a low caseload and built-in time for collaboration allows her to work closely with several different…
Keep readingS1E6. How I Formed My Dissertation Committee
In this solo episode, I explain what PhD advisory and dissertation committees are. Then I share what factors impacted my decision-making process as I identified who to ask to serve on my committees. I discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with both knowledgeable and supportive mentors as you form these committees. Episode Transcript Hello everyone…
Keep readingS1E5. Pursuing a Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology
In this interview episode, Assistant Professor, Dr. Klaire Brumbaugh shares her SLP journey, highlighting her pursuit of a clinical doctorate in speech-language pathology. Dr. Brumbaugh received both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Kansas State University and her clinical doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Currently she is enrolled…
Keep readingS1E4. Five Questions I Asked Myself Before Pursuing a PhD
In this solo episode, I share five key questions that I considered before deciding if a PhD was right for me. I had just started my graduate program at the time and had been exposed to research as a research assistant and study abroad program. After being advised by my graduate advisor to talk to…
Keep readingS1E3. Building a Family-Centered Clinical Career
In this interview episode, Sydney Bassard shares her SLP journey. She discusses her transition from a Public Health major to graduate school, as well as the research experience she gained through receiving ASHA’s Students Preparing for Academic Research Careers (SPARC) Award. Sydney describes how she has built a family-centered career and business, by advocating for…
Keep readingS1E2. Why I Decided to Become a SLP (And Not a Wedding Planner!)
In my first solo episode, I share part of my own story-why I decided to pursue a career as a SLP. I share some of my early career aspirations, as well as some pivotal experiences during my undergraduate years that led me to major in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Episode Transcript NOTE: This podcast…
Keep readingS1E1. Transitioning from Clinician to PhD Student
Ever wondered about going back to school to pursue a PhD? In this episode Dr. Geralyn Timler shares her journey from clinician to PhD student. After working clinically for 12 years, she decided to pursue a PhD at the University of Washington. Dr. Timler shares advice for deciding if a PhD is right for you…
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