Academic Job Search & Application Module for Graduate Students

Engage in tools and resources to take steps toward finding academic jobs and gaining strategies to create the various required application materials.

Learning Objectives

  • Determine factors to consider when researching institutions and departments.
  • Identify effective strategies when searching for an academic job.
  • Identify the goal and strategies for creating a curriculum vitae.
  • Select the purpose for writing an academic job cover letter and determine the content to include.
  • Determine the purpose of and key aspects recommended to include in a teaching, research and/or diversity statement.
  • Select strategies to support effective interview preparation.
  • Select the goal of and components to include in a job talk presentation.
  • Identify the goal of and strategies for responding to and effectively negotiating a job offer.

Estimated time for completion: 205 Mins 

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