Humanities and Social Sciences Career Alumni Panel

This panel offers a glimpse into recent humanities and social science job seekers' real-world challenges and triumphs. Alumni will share their personal journeys, providing insights into effective strategies, unexpected hurdles and the realities of securing an academic position in their fields. Attendees will also hear from UT alumni who chose to work at various academic positions and institutions. Panelists will be announced closer to the event. 

Panelists: 

	Joanna Batt  PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, 2023  University of Cincinnati, Assistant Professor of Secondary Education in Social Studies
	Zoe Bursztajn-Illingworth    PhD in English, 2022    Texas State University, Department of English, Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies
	Patrick Aaron Harris    PhD in English, 2022    University of South Carolina, Department of English Language and Literature, Research Assistant Professor and Bridge to Faculty Fellow
	Samantha James    PhD in Communication Studies, 2024    Auburn University, School of Communication & Journalism, Assistant Professor
	Jadan Janak    PhD in African and African Diaspora Studies, 2023    St. Olaf College, History Department, Assistant Professor of Modern U.S. History