Faculty Job Market Workshop Series

Faculty at work, a collage

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! Also, there are some asynchronous videos at Beyond Prof and sample materials on Dr. Joya Misra's website. 

Application Workshops

5 Things You Must Do Before Going on the Academic Job Market
May only (virtual)
Thursday, May 15th - 12:00-1:15pm (online)

Start Drafting a Teaching Statement or Diversity Statement
Late Spring (virtual)
Friday, May 23rd - 11:30am-1:30pm (515 Goodell)

CV Clinic
Summer (virtual) and Winter (virtual)
Thursday, May 29th - 12:30-2:15pm (online)

Faculty Job Document Drafting Party
Summer and Fall (in person, as needed)
Friday, June 13th - 1:00-3:00pm (515 Goodell)

Research Statements for the Academic Job Market
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)
Wednesday, July 16th - 12:00-1:30pm (online)

Diversity Statements for the Academic Job Market
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)
Thursday, July 24th - 12:00-1:30pm (online)

Teaching Statements for the Academic Job Market
Summer (virtual), Fall (in person), and Spring (virtual)
Thursday, July 31st - 10:00-11:30am (online)

Teaching Portfolios: Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
Summer (virtual), Fall (in person), and Spring (virtual)
Thursday, July 31st - 11:45am-12:30pm (online)

Faculty Cover Letters
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)
Thursday, August 7th - 1:00-2:30pm (online)

Tailor Your Faculty Application: Highlight Your Fit Without Wasting Time
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)
Wednesday, August 13th - 10:30am-12:00pm (online)

Interview Workshops

First Round Faculty Interviews
Fall (in person)

Faculty Interviews: Tips for the Campus Visit 
Fall (virtual)

Faculty Interviews: The Teaching Demonstration 
Fall (virtual)

Faculty Interviews: Giving a Job Talk 
Fall (virtual)

Other Workshops

Secrets of the Academic Job Market from Successful Applicants (Panel)
When possible, not an annual event (virtual)

Applying to be a Lecturer, Instructor, or Adjunct
Late Fall (virtual)

Faculty Job Search: The Emotional Fallout 
Winter (virtual)

"What is it like working as a faculty member?" Workshops

Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions Conference 
In person in even-numbered years; virtual in odd-numbered years

Faculty Jobs Outside the US (Panel)
When possible, not an annual event (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)