We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Professor Sebastian Walter S. of the University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business for delivering an exceptionally insightful workshop entitled "Managing the Transition from PhD Student to Junior Faculty." This event was graciously hosted by the Hong Kong Baptist University and HKBU Research on 18 June 2026.

During the session, Professor Schuetz discussed the complex shift in expectations inherent in assuming a junior faculty position. He emphasized that balancing the rigorous demands of top-tier Information Systems research with teaching commitments, service obligations, and personal well-being presents a formidable challenge for early-career scholars. Drawing upon his own professional journey, his candid guidance provided attendees with a practical framework for navigating these emerging responsibilities, cultivating a sustainable research pipeline, and establishing a robust professional identity within the academic community.