The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Faculty Job Market Workshop Series

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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"! 

Summer 2023!

Check out our virtual workshops this summer! (Please note that all times are listed as the local time in Massachusetts, GMT-4.)

Workshops

Secrets of the Academic Job Market from Successful Applicants (Panel)
Spring only (virtual)

Five Things You Need to Do Before Going on the Faculty Job Market
Spring (virtual)

Polish Your CV / CV Clinic
Summer (virtual) and Winter (virtual)

Academic Cover Letters
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)

Research Statements for the Academic Job Market
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)

Diversity Statements for the Academic Job Market
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)

Teaching Statements for the Academic Job Market
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)

Teaching Portfolios
Summer (virtual), Fall (in person), and Spring (virtual)

How to Demonstrate “Fit” on the Academic Job Market
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)

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)

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)