The Academic Job Search for International Students

Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring three recently hired tenure-track faculty members at Syracuse University, who are all international scholars. This event will provide valuable perspectives on navigating the academic job market as an international student, offering practical advice on application strategies, overcoming challenges unique to international candidates, and succeeding in securing a tenure-track position in the U.S. Whether you’re currently on the job market or preparing for a future search, this panel is designed to help you gain a competitive edge. Panelists include:

• Lihong Lao, Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Yiqi Li, Assistant Professor, School of Information Studies
• Tomás Olivier, Assistant Professor, Public Administration and International Affairs