Landing Your First Physics Teaching Job

Discover essential strategies for securing your first physics teaching position in this 58-minute webinar presented by APS Physics. Learn from experienced master teachers and PhysTEC project mentors, Marc Reif and B Lippitt, as they share valuable insights on navigating the job market for recently licensed high school physics educators. Explore topics such as effective job search techniques, leveraging inexperience, selecting references, mastering interview questions, and excelling in phone interviews. Gain practical advice on interview preparation, post-interview etiquette, and implementing the STAR method. Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence needed to stand out in the competitive field of physics education and increase your chances of landing your dream teaching position.

Introduction
Before the Interview
Casting Your Net Widely
Inexperience vs Experience
References
Interview Questions
Phone Interviews
Interview Tips
Post Interview Tips
Star Method
After the Interview
Getting Ready
Questions