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Applying for Academic Positions

Move forward in your academic career with mindful planning and high-quality job market materials.

The resources below provide suggestions for key steps and documents in the academic job search process. Consult with mentors and faculty members in your department for additional insights and perspectives.

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Featured Resources

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After the Interview

You may hear back quite soon if you were the final interview candidate, but as in all …

What is a Job Talk?

A Job Talk is a presentation of your research to prospective academic departments as part …

Do Your Research, Prepare for Questions

Before any academic interview it is imperative to research the institution, department, search committee …

GOALS AND PURPOSE

Many postdoctoral and faculty job postings require a research statement as part of the application materials. An …