For the new faculty orientation, there is a get together where they will ask every new faculty member of all departments to say a few words about him/her self.
What are the best practices regarding that? any advice/examples/templates of how to do that briefly, eloquently and professionally?
Partly, you'll want to copy what others are doing. If everyone else only talks for 15 or 20 seconds, then almost anything that you say in a 3-minute monologue will be poorly received. Information that you'll likely want to mention includes: name, department, research interests, possibly where you've just moved from, and maybe a bit about you personally (I enjoy triathlons; married with two kids; active in a barbershop quartet; etc.) One point about your research interests: keep it very nontechnical. Rather than give many details, say something like I write computer programs to help blind people use computers, or I study 18th century literature, particularly the works of SoandSo. Most likely, this activity will be pretty informal. If you're still a little nervous about it, you might ask another junior faculty member in your department.
Assuming you have many departments, mostly your speech shouldn't cross 1 minute max. You should include below details.
Full Name and Native Place
Department,
Job post ( Jr / Sr / Head etc )
Year of experience, Previous work place if any
Specialization/ Research subject, Anything additional course you are taking for future, future prospects.
if time permits abt family. Welcome others and happy to join the team to move further.
