This course is a systematic preview of all aspects of the faculty job search so that you will be well prepared to embark immediately. Participation is limited to those doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars planning to enter the job market (even in a limited way) during the 2025-26 academic year. Please indicate your plans in your application. 

The schedule includes these topics: 

• An overview of the job search process 
• The landscape of higher education in the US, including different types of colleges and universities, and how faculty work varies among them 
• Identifying job listings and assessing values and fit 
• Written parts of an application, including CVs, cover letters, teaching statements, and research statements 
• Verbal parts of an application including job talks, teaching demonstrations, interviewing, and negotiating the terms of a job offer.  There will be opportunities to practice
• Tools for managing stress 
• Managing the logistics of the application process 
• Panel of faculty who have served on hiring committees 
• Panel of recent job seekers 
• Dedicated time for working on materials with coaching available 

Open to advanced doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars entering the faculty job market during 2025-26.

Course Schedule

Monday, Sept. 8 – Thursday, Sept. 11, 9 AM – 5 PM; Friday, Sept. 12, 9 AM - 3 PM

• Full attendance is expected.
• There will be up to an hour of pre-work for each day (some videos to watch in advance and other reading and thinking.) We also encourage students to start drafts of written materials in advance.