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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

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

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

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...

Event date Thursday, July 30, 2026 Event time 11:30 am Go to all events list Event

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 to...

Event date Friday, August 7, 2026 Event time 11:00 am Go to all events list Event

Using an IDP to Plan Your Career

The Individual Development Plan (IDP) provides a framework for building skills with intentionality and aligning training with career aspirations. This...

Event date Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Event time 10:00 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

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...

Event date Thursday, July 9, 2026 Event time 10:00 am 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, July 21, 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 Friday, August 21, 2026 Event time 11:00 am Go to all events list Event

Exploring Careers in STEM

People keep saying that generative AI is reshaping the way organizations do business, but what does that mean for your future career? Do you love science...

Event date Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

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