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Career Preparation

Teaching Statements for the Faculty Job Market

How do you talk about teaching on the faculty job market? What are search committees looking for? This interactive workshop will cover the basics, as well as...

Event date Thursday, August 13, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

How to Write a (Better) Cover Letter

In an oversaturated job market, demonstrating “fit" is critical - and the cover letter is the best place to make the persuasive argument that you are right...

Event date Thursday, July 16, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Teaching Portfolios: Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

In this workshop, you will learn the essentials of crafting a teaching portfolio that showcases your effectiveness in the classroom. Topics will include the...

Event date Thursday, August 13, 2026 Event time 11:45 am Go to all events list Event

Using LinkedIn to Support Your Job Search

Are you missing out on jobs and internships? Searching in the right place is important, and so is letting companies find you! Learn how to use LinkedIn and...

Event date Thursday, May 14, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Start Drafting a Teaching Statement or Diversity Statement

If you are looking ahead to the faculty job market, you might want to start writing your application, even before jobs ads are posted. Join us for this...

Event date Friday, June 5, 2026 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Research Statements for the Faculty Job Market

How can you make your research stand out among a sea of applications? Participants will draft language about their research that can be used in all facets of...

Event date Thursday, June 25, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Tailor Your Faculty Application: Highlight Your Fit Without Wasting Time

As you read the job ads for an “Assistant Professor,” you are faced with interpreting vague job descriptions and scrolling through college websites in hopes....

Event date Monday, August 3, 2026 Event time 1:30 pm Go to all events list Event

Interview Strategies

The thought of interviewing can feel stressful when we don't know what to expect or how candidates will be evaluated. Whether interviewing in person or...

Event date Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Event time 1:00 pm Go to all events list Event

5 Things You Must Do Before Going on the Academic Job Market

There are less than 4 months until the faculty job applications are due in the fall. It is time to start preparing now! Come learn the 5 things that you must...

Event date Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

CV Clinic

Now, while all your recent achievements from this year are fresh in your mind, it’s time to update your CV! Whether starting a new CV or adding to an existing..

Event date Thursday, May 28, 2026 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Save the Date: Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions Conference!

Mark your calendars for this year's Conference on Friday, October 2, 2026! More details coming in summer 2026; we can’t wait to see you there! (Exact time TBA)

Event date Friday, October 2, 2026 Event time 9:00 am Go to all events list Event

Faculty Cover Letters

Crafting the perfect faculty cover letter can be stressful! What do I write about? Should I use letterhead? How much of the cover letter overlaps with my...

Event date Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Event time 10:30 am Go to all events list Event

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