Summer Workshops just for Grad Students and Postdocs!
Getting Started on the Academic Job Market - Panel of Recent Hires (this week!)
Thurs, June 26th
12:30-1:45
Dempsey Hall 102
Are you going on the faculty job market this year or next (or beyond!)? Come learn about the "big picture" of the academic job search process. We'll discuss topics such as clarifying your desires, getting your application materials started, searching for positions, and managing your life. A typical faculty job search timeline will be provided.
Speakers will include students/postdocs who successfully landed faculty jobs in recent months.
* Panelists will represent engineering, science, and humanities disciplines.
* And they will be able to give insights into getting faculty offers from private and public universities; liberal arts schools and R01 schools; schools with enrollments ranging from 4,000 to 40,000; and schools in diverse geographic regions of the U.S.
No registration required.
And, coming soon....
Curriculum Vitae
Wed, July 9th, 12:30-1:30, Dempsey Hall 102
Having your CV up to date is always a good idea because you never know when a fellowship, TA/RA, or job opportunity will arise. We'll discuss tips regarding CV preparation, review a few sample CVs, provide time for you to reflect on your CV, & answer your questions. No registration required.
Cover Letters & Letters of Recommendation
Tues, July 15th, 12:30-1:30, Dempsey Hall 102
Many students experience writer's block when it comes to cover letters. We'll discuss strategies for marketing your skills and experiences in a cover letter and provide you the opportunity to start thinking about your top selling points. We'll also discuss how to select, prepare, and coach your reference letter-writers, and how to use Interfolio to collect and manage your recommendation letters. No registration required.
Teaching Statements
Thurs, July 24th, 12:30-1:45, Dempsey Hall 102
Academic job postings often require that applicants send a teaching statement, teaching philosophy, or teaching portfolio. Come listen to an expert from the Center for Teaching & Learning share tips for writing effectively about your teaching - even if you don't have much teaching experience! Participants will have time to draft some ideas and get feedback from other graduate students. No registration required.
Research Statements
Wed, July 30th, 12:30-1:30, Dempsey Hall 102
Many faculty job postings - in a variety of disciplines and in an array of institutions - require that candidates send a Research Statement. Being able to write coherently about your past/current research efforts and articulately about your future research plans is very important. Come learn what search committees are looking for and spend time brainstorming a few ideas for your research statement. Sample statements will be provided. No registration required.
