Professor and Lecturer Interview Questions - 3

11. What are your strengths?

Answer:

This is one of the most common questions that you may expect in the interview. The interviewer is interested in the strengths relevant to the position.

To answer this question you can say something like this: "Teaching is something I really enjoy. I am very detailed - oriented. Also, I make sure that I do not miss any important thing in my research."

12. What is your weakness?

Answer:

Every person has some weaknesses. Don't say you don't have any. When you tell the interviewer about your weakness also tell them how you are improving yourself. This shows that you are aware of your shortcomings and you are trying to improve and work on it.

To answer this you can say something like: "I am not really good with numbers. To help myself cope up with this, I use MS Excel exhaustively."

13. Why do you want to teach in our institute?

Answer:

With this question, the interviewer would like to know what you know about the university and the department. While answering this question prioritize on teaching. Let the interviewer know what made you choose this institute?

To answer this question, you can say something: "I always wanted to work in the institute which gives a lot of importance on good teaching practice. I really appreciate the way you dedicate attention to each and every student. I believe I can provide the same dedication and prioritize teaching over everything else".