The 12 Behavioral Questions at Your Next Job Interview

Tell me about a time when you experienced conflict with a student or coworker and how you handled it.
When were you most satisfied/dissatisfied with your work and why?
Tell me about a time when you led a group. Describe what you did and how that reflects your leadership style (Friedman's book).
Describe a time when you turned a stranger into an advocate to complete a project (Dalton's book).
Have you ever taught a class outside of your specialty or done anything outside your comfort zone?
Tell me about a time when you made a mistake and regret how you handled a situation.
How do you motivate students who are disengaged with your class or campus life?
You seem to have accomplished a lot based on the 100-page dossier you submitted. Give me an example of a time when you felt conflicted between your obligations of teaching, scholarship, and service.
You've worked at many different institutions. How do you adapt to a job on a new campus?
Tell me about your work on the curriculum committee. How did you make sure everything was running smoothly?
Describe a time when you had to change… your teaching style, research methods, approach to your work, etc.
What is one of your goals you've reached, and how did you achieve it?