Career Preparation
Diversity Statements for the Academic Job Market
If you are applying to faculty jobs, you are likely going to be asked to submit a diversity statement. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the two things that...
Resume Basics
Preparing for a job or internship search? This session will talk about the differences between a CV and a resume, help you understand how employers screen...
Connecting with Professionals in Your Field
Have you heard that you should be doing informational interviews in order to explore your career options or to become a better job applicant? Not sure how...
Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions
This free one-day regional conference brings together graduate students, postdocs, and faculty to discuss what it’s like to work at teaching-intensive college.
How to Demonstrate “Fit” on the Academic Job Market
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...
Negotiating a Job Offer
Are you hearing that you should negotiate your job offer, but feeling unsure about how to do this? If you are considering jobs outside academia or...
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...
Faculty Jobs Outside the US: A Panel
Expanding your faculty job search globally can open many more opportunities. Our panel of UMass alumni will share their experiences in Asia, Europe, South...
Teaching Statements for the Academic 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...
Teaching Portfolios
In this workshop, you will learn the essentials of crafting a teaching portfolio that showcases your effectiveness in the classroom. Topics will include the...
Careers in Higher Ed Administration
There is a wide range of positions at colleges and universities that engage your favorite parts of working in academia. Join our panel to hear more about...