Finding That First Academic Position

Obtaining an academic position in fisheries is a challenge because competition for these positions is intense, but effective, dedicated fisheries professionals who enjoy mentoring future professionals are still needed. To be competitive for these positions, students must be persistent and actively seek opportunities that provide experience in teaching, research, and service. We provide guidance for gaining this experience and also discuss the value of collegiality in the academic setting. Our primary goal is to provide sound advice that will be useful to students during their progression from graduate student to that first on-campus interview.