Academic Job Application Bootcamp

Are you planning to enter the (higher ed) academic job market within the next year? This half-day bootcamp (with optional consultation hours later in the day) will help you compose effective application materials for a faculty position you might apply to based on a real job ad. You will hear from search committee members about what they tend to look for from applicants, learn how to dissect a job ad, and receive instruction on how to compose effective cover letters and teaching philosophy statements. You will also have time to analyze your own drafts/pre-writing materials and receive helpful tips on how to evaluate your own materials moving forward. Due to the hands-on and collaborative nature of the programming, this is an in-person workshop day. 

This bootcamp requires pre-work. Participants will be added to a Canvas course and asked to brainstorm and prepare (very) rough drafts or elements of their cover letter and teaching philosophies for a real job ad PRIOR to the workshop day. You will receive helpful questions and other information about how to prepare upon registration.