Career Paths for Humanists
Tuesday, March 27, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Dudley House Common Room
Sometimes, it seems that a PhD in the humanities leads only toward a faculty career. What are your other options? Come to this panel of GSAS alumni and other members of our community, all with PhDs in the humanities, to learn first-hand about the many directions you could take your PhD beyond the professoriate.
Panelists:
- Jean-Francois Gauvin, PhD History of Science; Director of Administration, Collection of Historic Scientific Instruments, Harvard University; Lecturer in History of Science
- Emilio Gonzalez, PhD Historical Musicology (Brandeis University), Manager of Research and Curriculum Development at Boston Symphony Orchestra, Dance Accompanist at The Boston Conservatory
- Sharon Howell, PhD English, Resident Dean of Adams House, Lecturer in Hist & Lit, published poet with active poetry blog
- James Mancall, PhD American Civilization, Associate Dean of Academic Advising, Wheaton College
Moderated by Kate Stanton, PhD English (Rutgers University), Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education, Harvard
Nonacademic Job Search Strategies for Humanists
Tuesday, April 3, 3pm – 5pm
Dudley House Common Room
As a humanist considering or actively pursuing jobs outside academe, the process can seem daunting. Come to this workshop to learn specific strategies that will help you find, effectively apply for, and hopefully land a great job outside the professoriate! Laura Malisheski of the FAS Office of Career Services, will present this program.
Co-sponsors for the series: FAS Office of Career Services, Office of Undergraduate Education, FAS Division of Arts and Humanities