Academic Careers: Getting Started
Are you going on the faculty job market this year or next? 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 a career counselor and four students who successfully landed faculty jobs in the last few months. No registration required.
Tues, June 29, 12:30-1:45, Thomson 125
Academic Careers: CVs
This workshop is open to grad students and postdocs embarking upon the faculty job search process AND those who haven't revised their CV since entering graduate school! 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.
Thurs, July 8, 12:30-1:30, Smith 205
Academic Careers: Cover Letters & Letters of Recommendation
Your cover letter and letters of reference are very important to your academic job search success. 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. Additionally, the coordinator of our Letters of Evaluation Online (LEO) program will provide information and answer questions about letter of recommendation files. Learn more about LEO - http://careers.washington.edu/leo. No registration required.
Wed, July 14, 12:30-1:30, Smith 205
Academic Careers: Teaching Statements
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 Instructional Development & Research (CIDR) 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. Learn more about CIDR at - http://depts.washington.edu/cidrweb/. No registration required.
Tues, July 20, 12:30-1:45, Thomson 125
Academic Careers: Research Statements
Many faculty job postings - in a variety of disciplines and in a variety of institutions - require that candidates send a Research Statement or Statement of Research Interests. 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 some time brainstorming a few ideas for your research statement. Sample statements will be provided. No registration required.
Wed, July 28, 12:30-1:30, Smith 304
