Jack Simons

Jack Simons, Ph.D.

Tenured Associate Professor at Mercy University, Dobbs Ferry & Bronx, NY; also connected with Charles University, Faculty of Education

Expertise and focus:

Known for his work on LGBT topics in schools, identity behavior theory, and advocacy, Dr. Jack Simons’ scholarship explores the interplay between identity and behavior that characterizes well-being and competence. He currently directs the Advancing STEM Achievement Project and the Transgender Resilience Project. His research has informed many fields including vocational psychology, environmental studies, business, human development, and, most recently, sports psychology.

Form of mentoring meetings:

Either way, online or offline

Has an experience in:

Academic career

Career in the private sector

Career in the public sector

Career in the non-profit sector

Starting my own company, startup

Link to CV, CV

Previous mentoring experience:

As a mentor - I mentor other colleagues at my home academic institution in New York. I have also mentor LGBT youth, as well as foster care youth when I was pursuing my Master's degree.

Motivation:

I enjoy helping my peers and students succeed. Academia moves fast and entails lots of pressure to meet the demands of the position while also maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Career guidance topics you can discuss with the mentor:

Creating a career plan, strategy

Identifying and utilizing one's skill set

Asking essential life questions

Navigating the job market, employment opportunities

Research related experience the mentor is ready to share with the mentee:

Preparation of scientific publications - how to do it correctly, efficiently, and with quality

Grant writing process, grant application consultation

Networking - introducing people in the field

Participating in events together with a mentee (conferences, symposia, fairs, etc.)

Utilizing the potential of international internships, conferences, etc.

Path to an academic position abroad

Starting a company

Consultation on preparation for a job interview

Management of science and research in an academic institution

Open to discuss topics related to family and work–life balance:

Yes

Language:

English

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Expertise and focus:	Known for his work on LGBT topics in schools, identity behavior theory, and advocacy, Dr. Jack Simons’ scholarship explores the interplay between identity and behavior that characterizes well-being and competence. He currently directs the Advancing STEM Achievement Project and the Transgender Resilience Project. His research has informed many fields including vocational psychology, environmental studies, business, human development, and, most recently, sports psychology.
Form of mentoring meetings:	Either way, online or offline
Has an experience in:	Academic career Career in the private sector Career in the public sector Career in the non-profit sector Starting my own company, startup
	Link to CV, CV

Previous mentoring experience:	As a mentor - I mentor other colleagues at my home academic institution in New York. I have also mentor LGBT youth, as well as foster care youth when I was pursuing my Master's degree.
Motivation:	I enjoy helping my peers and students succeed. Academia moves fast and entails lots of pressure to meet the demands of the position while also maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Career guidance topics you can discuss with the mentor:	Creating a career plan, strategy Identifying and utilizing one's skill set Asking essential life questions Navigating the job market, employment opportunities
Research related experience the mentor is ready to share with the mentee:	Preparation of scientific publications - how to do it correctly, efficiently, and with quality Grant writing process, grant application consultation Networking - introducing people in the field Participating in events together with a mentee (conferences, symposia, fairs, etc.) Utilizing the potential of international internships, conferences, etc. Path to an academic position abroad Starting a company Consultation on preparation for a job interview Management of science and research in an academic institution
Open to discuss topics related to family and work–life balance:	Yes
Language:	English