Your faculty interview preparation guide

Prepare to explain how your subject knowledge, teaching approach and research experience fit the department. Follow the interview instructions issued by the recruiting institution.

Understand the department

Review its programmes, curriculum, facilities and publicly available research priorities. Note where your experience is relevant and prepare specific examples rather than a general introduction.

Plan a teaching demonstration

Choose a focused learning objective for the time available. Explain a core concept clearly, use an appropriate example and include a short way to check understanding. Practise with the equipment or format specified in the invitation.

Organise evidence

• A concise CV and the submitted application.
• Qualification and experience documents requested in the invitation.
• A selected publication list and a clear description of your contribution.
• Examples of teaching, supervision, assessment or laboratory responsibilities.
• A brief outline of realistic research or teaching interests for the role.

Prepare a thoughtful discussion

Be ready to discuss student learning, research integrity, teamwork and the responsibilities of the advertised role. Prepare practical questions about workload, facilities, support and appointment terms. Confirm the interview location or meeting link through an official channel.