1. The Academic Job Search
Dr. Carolyn Herrington
& Dr. Courtney Preston R3
February 11, 2016

2. 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

3. The Job Search Process Where do I find job openings?
The Chronicle Vitae
Inside Higher Ed
Professional Organization Job Boards
AERA
AEFP
ASHE
UCEA

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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

7. Application Materials: Curriculum Vitae

8. 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