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)

Start Drafting a Teaching Statement or Diversity Statement
Late Spring (virtual)

CV Clinic
Summer (virtual) and Winter (virtual)

Faculty Job Document Drafting Party
Summer and Fall (in person, as needed)

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), Fall (in person), and Spring (virtual)

Teaching Portfolios: Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
Summer (virtual), Fall (in person), and Spring (virtual)

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

Tailor Your Faculty Application: Highlight Your Fit Without Wasting Time
Summer (virtual) and Fall (in person)

Interview Workshops

First Round Faculty Interviews
Fall (in person)

Faculty Interviews: Giving a Job Talk 
Fall (virtual)

Faculty Interviews: The Teaching Demonstration 
Fall (virtual)

Faculty Interviews: Tips for the Campus Visit 
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 

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)