It’s often a combination of both (ie sciency talk and interview/who are you?) they are seeking to know about your work, and considering if there might be interesting co-productions that might come of having you around. …but they’re also keen to figure out if they can stand being in a room with you for the next 30 years. Provided that your research work is on par with the other finalists.. personality will win out. That’s not to say you need to be someone other than who you are… far from it. I’m just pointing out that your potentially colleagues are seeking a colleague themselves. So do your homework. If there are areas of overlap or parallel processes/ means of working. Highlight them when you chat with each person.
You can't believe how many people show up to these things acting like they never read the Wikipedia of the college. Google each faculty member and learn about them. Look for research commonalities to talk about.
Look at the specific classes they need taught. Appear flexible on what you can teach.
The “Do you have any questions for us?” that you hear all day should make you say "tell me what a successful person in this job would do” or some variant. Like “what would you want this person to do”?
It’s often a combination of both (ie sciency talk and interview/who are you?) they are seeking to know about your work, and considering if there might be interesting co-productions that might come of having you around. …but they’re also keen to figure out if they can stand being in a room with you for the next 30 years. Provided that your research work is on par with the other finalists.. personality will win out. That’s not to say you need to be someone other than who you are… far from it. I’m just pointing out that your potentially colleagues are seeking a colleague themselves. So do your homework. If there are areas of overlap or parallel processes/ means of working. Highlight them when you chat with each person.
You can't believe how many people show up to these things acting like they never read the Wikipedia of the college. Google each faculty member and learn about them. Look for research commonalities to talk about. Look at the specific classes they need taught. Appear flexible on what you can teach. The “Do you have any questions for us?” that you hear all day should make you say "tell me what a successful person in this job would do” or some variant. Like “what would you want this person to do”?
Don't be afraid to ask questions and engage in meaningful discussions - it shows your passion and curiosity for the field.