Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks
Aug 13, 2026 · 56 min · 13 segments
Episode 10 of Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks podcast is now available on all major platforms. This is the second (and last) episode of a two-part series geared toward PhD students and…
Brandy AvenGuest
Ko KuwabaraGuest
Teodora Tomova ShakurHost
Andrea WangHost
Jason RossHost
In the first episode, we walked through the mechanics of the search process, from crafting compelling cover letters and research and teaching statements, to preparing for all the important job talk and campus interview.
But landing a faculty position isn't just about checking every box on the application.
Behind every search is a hiring committee evaluating candidates, debating strengths and weaknesses, and making difficult decisions.
In this second and concluding episode on the topic for the season, we'll be hearing from faculty members who have served on hiring committees and recruited numerous colleagues over the years.
They will pull back the curtain on what really stands out in a candidate, the common mistakes that can derail an otherwise strong application, and the subtle signals that often make the difference between making the shortlist and being passed over.
Whether you're preparing your first faculty application or getting ready to go back on the market, this episode offers an insider's view on the academic hiring process, along with practical advice on the dos, the don'ts, and the often unspoken realities of the job market.
Brandy Avent, the associate professor at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University, and Dr. Koh Kuo Ee, associate professor at Gatton College of Business and Economics at University of Kentucky.
In the first episode, we walked through the mechanics of the search process, from crafting compelling cover letters and research and teaching statements, to preparing for all the important job talk and campus interview.
But landing a faculty position isn't just about checking every box on the application.
Behind every search is a hiring committee evaluating candidates, debating strengths and weaknesses, and making difficult decisions.
In this second and concluding episode on the topic for the season, we'll be hearing from faculty members who have served on hiring committees and recruited numerous colleagues over the years.
They will pull back the curtain on what really stands out in a candidate, the common mistakes that can derail an otherwise strong application, and the subtle signals that often make the difference between making the shortlist and being passed over.
Whether you're preparing your first faculty application or getting ready to go back on the market, this episode offers an insider's view on the academic hiring process, along with practical advice on the dos, the don'ts, and the often unspoken realities of the job market.
Brandy Avent, the associate professor at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University, and Dr. Koh Kuo Ee, associate professor at Gatton College of Business and Economics at University of Kentucky.
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