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"When applying to be an assistant professor, you will be interviewed on your research experience, personal teaching philosophy, and technical understanding of your field of study. The university will want to be sure your research interests and teaching style are compatible with the programs you will be a part of. To become an assistant professor is usually the first step taken by students who have received their doctorates on their paths to becoming full professors."

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Given my hardcore research background with no undergraduate teaching, they asked if I would be able to teach the material in a way that undergrads could understand it. Along with this, they asked me to explain my research. (As an example of my ability to bring the explanation down for less technical audiences)
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Assistant Professor

Interviewed at Our Lady of the Lake University

3.8
Oct 8, 2015

Given my hardcore research background with no undergraduate teaching, they asked if I would be able to teach the material in a way that undergrads could understand it. Along with this, they asked me to explain my research. (As an example of my ability to bring the explanation down for less technical audiences)

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