The Career Center is pleased to be able to offer 5 events for grad students and postdocs this summer focused on the academic job search. The events are free and no registration is required. Hope to see you there!
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, as well as two students and two postdocs who successfully landed faculty jobs in recent months. No registration required.
Tues, June 28, 12:30-1:45, Smith 205
Academic Careers: CVs
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 7, 12:30-1:30, Smith 205
Academic Careers: Cover Letters & Letters of Recommendation
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 info and answer questions about letter files. No registration required.
Wed, July 13, 12:30-1:30, Miller 301
Academic Careers: Research Statements
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.
Tues, July 19, 12:30-1:30, Bagley 154
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. No registration required.
Wed, July 27, 12:30-1:45, Smith 205
