I have spoken to Professor Iemma and our interview will be taking place on April 8th at 12:30 pm via FaceTime. Below are the questions I will be asking in order. I added a few more since my last post.
- What kind of degree did you get?
- Why did you decide to get your PhD and what PhD are you getting? Where did you get your PhD?
- Did you get your masters? Where?
- Do you have to get your masters at the same school you get your PhD?
- If I want to publish my own books and teach English, do I get my PhD in English or Higher Education?
- How did you land the role of Interim director of the University Writing Center and how has it impacted your career path?
- How did you handle people who told you it wasn’t worth it?
- What was your job application process like after you graduated? How did you go about applying?
- How long did it take you to find a job after you graduated?
- How did you land a job at St. John’s?
- Whats one thing you would change surring your undergrad career if you could go back?
- Whats the best piece of advice you have for aspiring professors?
