Faculty Job Market Workshop Series
Going on the faculty job market this year? OPD can help! We offer most of our workshops over the summer virtually and then in the fall in person (with a few exceptions)! The number one piece of advice from prior applicants is to "prepare over the summer"!
Check out our calendar for the most up-to-date schedule!
Application Workshops
Secrets of the Academic Job Market from Successful Applicants (Panel)
May only (virtual) - TBA
5 Things You Must Do Before Going on the Academic Job Market
May only (virtual)
Wednesday, May 22nd - 12:00-1:15pm (online)
Start Drafting a Teaching Statement or Diversity Statement
NEW this year!
Friday, May 31st - 12:00-1:30pm (online)
Polish Your CV / CV Clinic
Summer (virtual) and Winter (virtual)
Tuesday, June 4th - 12:45-2:00pm (online)
Faculty Job Document Drafting Party
Summer and Fall (in person, as needed)
Tuesday, June 11th - 1:00-3:00pm (209 Bartlett)
Faculty Cover Letters
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)
Thursday, July 18th - 10:00-11:30am (online)
Research Statements for the Academic Job Market
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)
Wednesday, July 24th - 12:00-1:30pm (online)
Diversity Statements for the Academic Job Market
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)
Tuesday, July 30th - 1:00-2:30pm (online)
Teaching Statements for the Academic Job Market
Summer (virtual) Fall (in person), and Spring (virtual)
Wednesday, August 7th - 11:00am-12:15pm (online)
Teaching Portfolios
Summer (virtual), Fall (in person), and Spring (virtual)
Wednesday, August 7th - 10:15-10:45am (online)
How to Demonstrate “Fit” on the Academic Job Market
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)
Thursday, August 15th - 12:00-1:15pm (online)
Interview Workshops
First Round Faculty Interviews
Fall (in person)
Faculty Interviews: Tips for the Campus Visit
Fall (virtual)
Faculty interviews: Why am I Meeting with the Dean?
Fall (virtual)
Faculty Interviews: Giving a Job Talk
Fall (virtual)
Faculty Interviews: The Teaching Demonstration
Fall (virtual)
Other Workshops
Applying to be a Lecturer, Instructor, or Adjunct
Fall (virtual)
Faculty Job Search: The Emotional Fallout
Winter (virtual)
Questions?
Please reach out to Johanna Yunker with any questions! She is also available to review documents for UMass grad students and postdocs (especially after you have attended the relevant workshop)! The best way to be in touch is by email: jyunker [at] umass [dot] edu (jyunker[at]umass[dot]edu)