The Academic Job Search Dr. Carolyn Herrington & Dr. Courtney Preston R3 February 11, 2016
Outline The Job Search Process Application Materials Interviewing Where do I find job openings? Time line Application Materials Cover letters CVs Reference letters Teaching/ Research Statements Interviewing Phone interviews On campus interviews
The Job Search Process Where do I find job openings? The Chronicle Vitae Inside Higher Ed Professional Organization Job Boards AERA AEFP ASHE UCEA
General Time Line Jobs begin to post late August/ early September Applications due starting Oct 1 Phone/ Skype interviews follow On campus interviews- begin late in the fall semester
Job Descriptions University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for an Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership and Policy (public, teaching) Educational Leadership, St Bonaventure University (private, teaching) Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership, Texas Christian University (private, research)
Application Materials: Cover letters Statement including position you are applying to, degree you will earn, and prior education Explanation of doctoral training and any conference presentations/ professional memberships Statement of research interests Teaching experience 2 paragraphs describing dissertation Summary of experiences and how they set the stage for your research agenda Other research you’ve worked on during graduate school, including any publications How you will be an asset to the department you are applying to
Application Materials: Curriculum Vitae
Other materials Letters of reference Teaching and research statements From faculty who know you well More than one course Worked with them on a research project Teaching and research statements