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
When prompted to complete the Guestbook upon launching the module, use your first and last name, and e-mail (current UConn students should use their UConn e-mail).
