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First Interview For Full-Time Faculty Spot.

I've been working as an adjunct for the past three years after I got out of grad school. The community college I get most of my classes from has an opening for a full-time faculty role in my field. I have an interview Thursday afternoon for it. It is my first interview for a full-time faculty role. (History) To say I'm nervous is an understatement. It is going to be on Zoom. Any tips or suggestions? What should I expect?
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This may sound minor, but tbh it has a bigger impact than you think: zoom is an audio/visual medium. So your audios and visuals need to be of a high standard.

Some tips for good visuals:

1. The best background is a plain background, white or gray if possible, neutral colors if not. Use a plain wall if you can. If you can't avoid clutter, try to make it professional, avoid bedrooms, TVs, vanities etc; bookshelves with academic texts can work, but make sure all the books are appropriate.

2. Don't underestimate lighting. It makes a big difference if you are well lit or not. The gold standard, as Youtubers will tell you, is a good ring light facing you from off camera so your features are completely lit up. There are some not too expensive ringlights or daylamps on Amazon and they are a good investment for interview season. If you don't have money or time for those, get as many desk lamps with a white bulb as you can to shine at you from behind your camera.