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The Academic Job Market
State of the market
The American Job Marketvs
The New Zealand Market
bull American market is bigger more competitive and has a different hiring structure
bull In the US hires in the Humanities tend to take place once a year in the sciences itrsquos a little less rigidly structured
Where do I look for jobs(a small selection)
bull Australia New Zealand Asia Campus Review httpwwwcampusreviewcomaupagesabout-usphp
bull America Chronicle of Higher Education httpchroniclecom
bull Europe AcademicJobsEUcom
bull Commonwealth Association of Commonwealth Universities httpwwwacuacukadverts
bull Canada University Affairs httpwwwauccca
Sample American Job Adbull Position Assistant Professor in Arabic Language and Linguistics
Salary UnspecifiedInstitution University of Florida Location Florida Date posted 2112009
bull Minimum Requirements PhD bull Preferred Qualifications Native or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together
with college level teaching experience an active research agenda and demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also be able to teach all levels of language and also be committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studies
bull Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications begins December 10 and will continue until an applicant pool is established
bull Interested applicants should submit a letter of application CV three letters of recommendation research portfolio (including writing samples and research statement) together with teaching portfolio (including teaching evaluations and statement of teaching philosophy) to Mary Watt Chair Arabic Search Committee - Reference 00004362 Department of Languages Literatures and Cultures University of Florida 301 Pugh Hall PO Box 115565 Gainesville Florida 32611-5565
bull The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution (Please visit httpwwwhrufledujobdatacardhtm to complete a voluntary Applicant Data Card)
bull To Apply httpsjobsufleduapplicantsCentralquickFind=59588
Sample New Zealand Ad
Lincoln University
POSITION DESCRIPTION
listed March 2009
Lecturer in Pasture Science
bull This position exists to further the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge and understanding by ndash 1048707 Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in pasture
agronomy ndash 1048707 Supervising postgraduate studentsrsquo research in pasture science and
production ndash 1048707 Conducting research in grasslands utilised in the major New Zealand
farming types eg hill country finishing and dairy ndash 1048707 Contributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the University
Lincoln Universitybull Qualifications
ndash bull A PhD in Agricultural Science Plant Science Agronomy or Pasture Physiology
bull Experience ndash bull An interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science
at a tertiary level ndash bull Evidence of a scholarly approach to research in a relevant discipline
area ndash bull An emerging track record of research completions and publications ndash bull Evidence of ability to recognise and initiate research opportunities and
to encourage their realisation ndash bull A genuine desire to motivate and encourage postgraduate study in a
discipline area and to foster research communication ndash bull A genuine interest in and evidence of ability for interaction with and
transfer research results to the livestock industries
Similarities
bull Academic employers are looking for skills in three main areas
1 Research
2 Teaching
3 Service
Research
bull Lincoln ldquoAn emerging track record of research completions and publicationsrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipan active research agendahelliprdquo
Teaching
bull Lincoln ldquoAn interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science at a tertiary levelrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquoNative or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together with college level teaching experiencehelliprdquo
Service
bull Lincoln ldquoContributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the Universityrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipand demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also hellip committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studiesrdquo
How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
bull Research You must publish
bull Teaching Tutoring workshops assisting lecturers interviews developing materials
bull Service Conferences committee work acting as research assistant serving with student organizations
Putting together an application package
bull Cover letterbull CVbull Teaching portfolio or profilebull Letters of recommendationbull Writing samples (Humanities)
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
State of the market
The American Job Marketvs
The New Zealand Market
bull American market is bigger more competitive and has a different hiring structure
bull In the US hires in the Humanities tend to take place once a year in the sciences itrsquos a little less rigidly structured
Where do I look for jobs(a small selection)
bull Australia New Zealand Asia Campus Review httpwwwcampusreviewcomaupagesabout-usphp
bull America Chronicle of Higher Education httpchroniclecom
bull Europe AcademicJobsEUcom
bull Commonwealth Association of Commonwealth Universities httpwwwacuacukadverts
bull Canada University Affairs httpwwwauccca
Sample American Job Adbull Position Assistant Professor in Arabic Language and Linguistics
Salary UnspecifiedInstitution University of Florida Location Florida Date posted 2112009
bull Minimum Requirements PhD bull Preferred Qualifications Native or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together
with college level teaching experience an active research agenda and demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also be able to teach all levels of language and also be committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studies
bull Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications begins December 10 and will continue until an applicant pool is established
bull Interested applicants should submit a letter of application CV three letters of recommendation research portfolio (including writing samples and research statement) together with teaching portfolio (including teaching evaluations and statement of teaching philosophy) to Mary Watt Chair Arabic Search Committee - Reference 00004362 Department of Languages Literatures and Cultures University of Florida 301 Pugh Hall PO Box 115565 Gainesville Florida 32611-5565
bull The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution (Please visit httpwwwhrufledujobdatacardhtm to complete a voluntary Applicant Data Card)
bull To Apply httpsjobsufleduapplicantsCentralquickFind=59588
Sample New Zealand Ad
Lincoln University
POSITION DESCRIPTION
listed March 2009
Lecturer in Pasture Science
bull This position exists to further the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge and understanding by ndash 1048707 Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in pasture
agronomy ndash 1048707 Supervising postgraduate studentsrsquo research in pasture science and
production ndash 1048707 Conducting research in grasslands utilised in the major New Zealand
farming types eg hill country finishing and dairy ndash 1048707 Contributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the University
Lincoln Universitybull Qualifications
ndash bull A PhD in Agricultural Science Plant Science Agronomy or Pasture Physiology
bull Experience ndash bull An interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science
at a tertiary level ndash bull Evidence of a scholarly approach to research in a relevant discipline
area ndash bull An emerging track record of research completions and publications ndash bull Evidence of ability to recognise and initiate research opportunities and
to encourage their realisation ndash bull A genuine desire to motivate and encourage postgraduate study in a
discipline area and to foster research communication ndash bull A genuine interest in and evidence of ability for interaction with and
transfer research results to the livestock industries
Similarities
bull Academic employers are looking for skills in three main areas
1 Research
2 Teaching
3 Service
Research
bull Lincoln ldquoAn emerging track record of research completions and publicationsrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipan active research agendahelliprdquo
Teaching
bull Lincoln ldquoAn interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science at a tertiary levelrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquoNative or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together with college level teaching experiencehelliprdquo
Service
bull Lincoln ldquoContributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the Universityrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipand demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also hellip committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studiesrdquo
How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
bull Research You must publish
bull Teaching Tutoring workshops assisting lecturers interviews developing materials
bull Service Conferences committee work acting as research assistant serving with student organizations
Putting together an application package
bull Cover letterbull CVbull Teaching portfolio or profilebull Letters of recommendationbull Writing samples (Humanities)
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
The American Job Marketvs
The New Zealand Market
bull American market is bigger more competitive and has a different hiring structure
bull In the US hires in the Humanities tend to take place once a year in the sciences itrsquos a little less rigidly structured
Where do I look for jobs(a small selection)
bull Australia New Zealand Asia Campus Review httpwwwcampusreviewcomaupagesabout-usphp
bull America Chronicle of Higher Education httpchroniclecom
bull Europe AcademicJobsEUcom
bull Commonwealth Association of Commonwealth Universities httpwwwacuacukadverts
bull Canada University Affairs httpwwwauccca
Sample American Job Adbull Position Assistant Professor in Arabic Language and Linguistics
Salary UnspecifiedInstitution University of Florida Location Florida Date posted 2112009
bull Minimum Requirements PhD bull Preferred Qualifications Native or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together
with college level teaching experience an active research agenda and demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also be able to teach all levels of language and also be committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studies
bull Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications begins December 10 and will continue until an applicant pool is established
bull Interested applicants should submit a letter of application CV three letters of recommendation research portfolio (including writing samples and research statement) together with teaching portfolio (including teaching evaluations and statement of teaching philosophy) to Mary Watt Chair Arabic Search Committee - Reference 00004362 Department of Languages Literatures and Cultures University of Florida 301 Pugh Hall PO Box 115565 Gainesville Florida 32611-5565
bull The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution (Please visit httpwwwhrufledujobdatacardhtm to complete a voluntary Applicant Data Card)
bull To Apply httpsjobsufleduapplicantsCentralquickFind=59588
Sample New Zealand Ad
Lincoln University
POSITION DESCRIPTION
listed March 2009
Lecturer in Pasture Science
bull This position exists to further the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge and understanding by ndash 1048707 Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in pasture
agronomy ndash 1048707 Supervising postgraduate studentsrsquo research in pasture science and
production ndash 1048707 Conducting research in grasslands utilised in the major New Zealand
farming types eg hill country finishing and dairy ndash 1048707 Contributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the University
Lincoln Universitybull Qualifications
ndash bull A PhD in Agricultural Science Plant Science Agronomy or Pasture Physiology
bull Experience ndash bull An interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science
at a tertiary level ndash bull Evidence of a scholarly approach to research in a relevant discipline
area ndash bull An emerging track record of research completions and publications ndash bull Evidence of ability to recognise and initiate research opportunities and
to encourage their realisation ndash bull A genuine desire to motivate and encourage postgraduate study in a
discipline area and to foster research communication ndash bull A genuine interest in and evidence of ability for interaction with and
transfer research results to the livestock industries
Similarities
bull Academic employers are looking for skills in three main areas
1 Research
2 Teaching
3 Service
Research
bull Lincoln ldquoAn emerging track record of research completions and publicationsrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipan active research agendahelliprdquo
Teaching
bull Lincoln ldquoAn interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science at a tertiary levelrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquoNative or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together with college level teaching experiencehelliprdquo
Service
bull Lincoln ldquoContributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the Universityrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipand demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also hellip committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studiesrdquo
How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
bull Research You must publish
bull Teaching Tutoring workshops assisting lecturers interviews developing materials
bull Service Conferences committee work acting as research assistant serving with student organizations
Putting together an application package
bull Cover letterbull CVbull Teaching portfolio or profilebull Letters of recommendationbull Writing samples (Humanities)
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Where do I look for jobs(a small selection)
bull Australia New Zealand Asia Campus Review httpwwwcampusreviewcomaupagesabout-usphp
bull America Chronicle of Higher Education httpchroniclecom
bull Europe AcademicJobsEUcom
bull Commonwealth Association of Commonwealth Universities httpwwwacuacukadverts
bull Canada University Affairs httpwwwauccca
Sample American Job Adbull Position Assistant Professor in Arabic Language and Linguistics
Salary UnspecifiedInstitution University of Florida Location Florida Date posted 2112009
bull Minimum Requirements PhD bull Preferred Qualifications Native or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together
with college level teaching experience an active research agenda and demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also be able to teach all levels of language and also be committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studies
bull Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications begins December 10 and will continue until an applicant pool is established
bull Interested applicants should submit a letter of application CV three letters of recommendation research portfolio (including writing samples and research statement) together with teaching portfolio (including teaching evaluations and statement of teaching philosophy) to Mary Watt Chair Arabic Search Committee - Reference 00004362 Department of Languages Literatures and Cultures University of Florida 301 Pugh Hall PO Box 115565 Gainesville Florida 32611-5565
bull The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution (Please visit httpwwwhrufledujobdatacardhtm to complete a voluntary Applicant Data Card)
bull To Apply httpsjobsufleduapplicantsCentralquickFind=59588
Sample New Zealand Ad
Lincoln University
POSITION DESCRIPTION
listed March 2009
Lecturer in Pasture Science
bull This position exists to further the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge and understanding by ndash 1048707 Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in pasture
agronomy ndash 1048707 Supervising postgraduate studentsrsquo research in pasture science and
production ndash 1048707 Conducting research in grasslands utilised in the major New Zealand
farming types eg hill country finishing and dairy ndash 1048707 Contributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the University
Lincoln Universitybull Qualifications
ndash bull A PhD in Agricultural Science Plant Science Agronomy or Pasture Physiology
bull Experience ndash bull An interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science
at a tertiary level ndash bull Evidence of a scholarly approach to research in a relevant discipline
area ndash bull An emerging track record of research completions and publications ndash bull Evidence of ability to recognise and initiate research opportunities and
to encourage their realisation ndash bull A genuine desire to motivate and encourage postgraduate study in a
discipline area and to foster research communication ndash bull A genuine interest in and evidence of ability for interaction with and
transfer research results to the livestock industries
Similarities
bull Academic employers are looking for skills in three main areas
1 Research
2 Teaching
3 Service
Research
bull Lincoln ldquoAn emerging track record of research completions and publicationsrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipan active research agendahelliprdquo
Teaching
bull Lincoln ldquoAn interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science at a tertiary levelrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquoNative or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together with college level teaching experiencehelliprdquo
Service
bull Lincoln ldquoContributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the Universityrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipand demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also hellip committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studiesrdquo
How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
bull Research You must publish
bull Teaching Tutoring workshops assisting lecturers interviews developing materials
bull Service Conferences committee work acting as research assistant serving with student organizations
Putting together an application package
bull Cover letterbull CVbull Teaching portfolio or profilebull Letters of recommendationbull Writing samples (Humanities)
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Sample American Job Adbull Position Assistant Professor in Arabic Language and Linguistics
Salary UnspecifiedInstitution University of Florida Location Florida Date posted 2112009
bull Minimum Requirements PhD bull Preferred Qualifications Native or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together
with college level teaching experience an active research agenda and demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also be able to teach all levels of language and also be committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studies
bull Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications begins December 10 and will continue until an applicant pool is established
bull Interested applicants should submit a letter of application CV three letters of recommendation research portfolio (including writing samples and research statement) together with teaching portfolio (including teaching evaluations and statement of teaching philosophy) to Mary Watt Chair Arabic Search Committee - Reference 00004362 Department of Languages Literatures and Cultures University of Florida 301 Pugh Hall PO Box 115565 Gainesville Florida 32611-5565
bull The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution (Please visit httpwwwhrufledujobdatacardhtm to complete a voluntary Applicant Data Card)
bull To Apply httpsjobsufleduapplicantsCentralquickFind=59588
Sample New Zealand Ad
Lincoln University
POSITION DESCRIPTION
listed March 2009
Lecturer in Pasture Science
bull This position exists to further the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge and understanding by ndash 1048707 Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in pasture
agronomy ndash 1048707 Supervising postgraduate studentsrsquo research in pasture science and
production ndash 1048707 Conducting research in grasslands utilised in the major New Zealand
farming types eg hill country finishing and dairy ndash 1048707 Contributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the University
Lincoln Universitybull Qualifications
ndash bull A PhD in Agricultural Science Plant Science Agronomy or Pasture Physiology
bull Experience ndash bull An interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science
at a tertiary level ndash bull Evidence of a scholarly approach to research in a relevant discipline
area ndash bull An emerging track record of research completions and publications ndash bull Evidence of ability to recognise and initiate research opportunities and
to encourage their realisation ndash bull A genuine desire to motivate and encourage postgraduate study in a
discipline area and to foster research communication ndash bull A genuine interest in and evidence of ability for interaction with and
transfer research results to the livestock industries
Similarities
bull Academic employers are looking for skills in three main areas
1 Research
2 Teaching
3 Service
Research
bull Lincoln ldquoAn emerging track record of research completions and publicationsrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipan active research agendahelliprdquo
Teaching
bull Lincoln ldquoAn interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science at a tertiary levelrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquoNative or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together with college level teaching experiencehelliprdquo
Service
bull Lincoln ldquoContributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the Universityrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipand demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also hellip committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studiesrdquo
How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
bull Research You must publish
bull Teaching Tutoring workshops assisting lecturers interviews developing materials
bull Service Conferences committee work acting as research assistant serving with student organizations
Putting together an application package
bull Cover letterbull CVbull Teaching portfolio or profilebull Letters of recommendationbull Writing samples (Humanities)
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Sample New Zealand Ad
Lincoln University
POSITION DESCRIPTION
listed March 2009
Lecturer in Pasture Science
bull This position exists to further the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge and understanding by ndash 1048707 Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in pasture
agronomy ndash 1048707 Supervising postgraduate studentsrsquo research in pasture science and
production ndash 1048707 Conducting research in grasslands utilised in the major New Zealand
farming types eg hill country finishing and dairy ndash 1048707 Contributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the University
Lincoln Universitybull Qualifications
ndash bull A PhD in Agricultural Science Plant Science Agronomy or Pasture Physiology
bull Experience ndash bull An interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science
at a tertiary level ndash bull Evidence of a scholarly approach to research in a relevant discipline
area ndash bull An emerging track record of research completions and publications ndash bull Evidence of ability to recognise and initiate research opportunities and
to encourage their realisation ndash bull A genuine desire to motivate and encourage postgraduate study in a
discipline area and to foster research communication ndash bull A genuine interest in and evidence of ability for interaction with and
transfer research results to the livestock industries
Similarities
bull Academic employers are looking for skills in three main areas
1 Research
2 Teaching
3 Service
Research
bull Lincoln ldquoAn emerging track record of research completions and publicationsrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipan active research agendahelliprdquo
Teaching
bull Lincoln ldquoAn interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science at a tertiary levelrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquoNative or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together with college level teaching experiencehelliprdquo
Service
bull Lincoln ldquoContributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the Universityrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipand demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also hellip committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studiesrdquo
How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
bull Research You must publish
bull Teaching Tutoring workshops assisting lecturers interviews developing materials
bull Service Conferences committee work acting as research assistant serving with student organizations
Putting together an application package
bull Cover letterbull CVbull Teaching portfolio or profilebull Letters of recommendationbull Writing samples (Humanities)
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Lincoln Universitybull Qualifications
ndash bull A PhD in Agricultural Science Plant Science Agronomy or Pasture Physiology
bull Experience ndash bull An interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science
at a tertiary level ndash bull Evidence of a scholarly approach to research in a relevant discipline
area ndash bull An emerging track record of research completions and publications ndash bull Evidence of ability to recognise and initiate research opportunities and
to encourage their realisation ndash bull A genuine desire to motivate and encourage postgraduate study in a
discipline area and to foster research communication ndash bull A genuine interest in and evidence of ability for interaction with and
transfer research results to the livestock industries
Similarities
bull Academic employers are looking for skills in three main areas
1 Research
2 Teaching
3 Service
Research
bull Lincoln ldquoAn emerging track record of research completions and publicationsrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipan active research agendahelliprdquo
Teaching
bull Lincoln ldquoAn interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science at a tertiary levelrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquoNative or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together with college level teaching experiencehelliprdquo
Service
bull Lincoln ldquoContributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the Universityrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipand demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also hellip committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studiesrdquo
How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
bull Research You must publish
bull Teaching Tutoring workshops assisting lecturers interviews developing materials
bull Service Conferences committee work acting as research assistant serving with student organizations
Putting together an application package
bull Cover letterbull CVbull Teaching portfolio or profilebull Letters of recommendationbull Writing samples (Humanities)
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Similarities
bull Academic employers are looking for skills in three main areas
1 Research
2 Teaching
3 Service
Research
bull Lincoln ldquoAn emerging track record of research completions and publicationsrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipan active research agendahelliprdquo
Teaching
bull Lincoln ldquoAn interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science at a tertiary levelrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquoNative or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together with college level teaching experiencehelliprdquo
Service
bull Lincoln ldquoContributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the Universityrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipand demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also hellip committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studiesrdquo
How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
bull Research You must publish
bull Teaching Tutoring workshops assisting lecturers interviews developing materials
bull Service Conferences committee work acting as research assistant serving with student organizations
Putting together an application package
bull Cover letterbull CVbull Teaching portfolio or profilebull Letters of recommendationbull Writing samples (Humanities)
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Research
bull Lincoln ldquoAn emerging track record of research completions and publicationsrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipan active research agendahelliprdquo
Teaching
bull Lincoln ldquoAn interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science at a tertiary levelrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquoNative or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together with college level teaching experiencehelliprdquo
Service
bull Lincoln ldquoContributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the Universityrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipand demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also hellip committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studiesrdquo
How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
bull Research You must publish
bull Teaching Tutoring workshops assisting lecturers interviews developing materials
bull Service Conferences committee work acting as research assistant serving with student organizations
Putting together an application package
bull Cover letterbull CVbull Teaching portfolio or profilebull Letters of recommendationbull Writing samples (Humanities)
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Teaching
bull Lincoln ldquoAn interest in and preferable experience of teaching pasture science at a tertiary levelrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquoNative or near native proficiency in Arabic and English together with college level teaching experiencehelliprdquo
Service
bull Lincoln ldquoContributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the Universityrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipand demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also hellip committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studiesrdquo
How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
bull Research You must publish
bull Teaching Tutoring workshops assisting lecturers interviews developing materials
bull Service Conferences committee work acting as research assistant serving with student organizations
Putting together an application package
bull Cover letterbull CVbull Teaching portfolio or profilebull Letters of recommendationbull Writing samples (Humanities)
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Service
bull Lincoln ldquoContributing to the functioning of the Faculty and the Universityrdquo
bull U of Florida ldquohellipand demonstrated commitment to program service The ideal candidate will also hellip committed to the continuing development of a growing program in Arabic Studiesrdquo
How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
bull Research You must publish
bull Teaching Tutoring workshops assisting lecturers interviews developing materials
bull Service Conferences committee work acting as research assistant serving with student organizations
Putting together an application package
bull Cover letterbull CVbull Teaching portfolio or profilebull Letters of recommendationbull Writing samples (Humanities)
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
bull Research You must publish
bull Teaching Tutoring workshops assisting lecturers interviews developing materials
bull Service Conferences committee work acting as research assistant serving with student organizations
Putting together an application package
bull Cover letterbull CVbull Teaching portfolio or profilebull Letters of recommendationbull Writing samples (Humanities)
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Putting together an application package
bull Cover letterbull CVbull Teaching portfolio or profilebull Letters of recommendationbull Writing samples (Humanities)
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Cover letters
Sample first paragraph
Dear Chair of the Hiring Committee and Committee members
I am writing to apply for the position of Lecturer in English as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education on 17 August 2007 I received my PhD from Vanderbilt University this past August and I am currently employed at Vanderbilt as a Lecturer in the English Department I am a United States citizen
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
CV ndash Major Categories
bull Name date compiled addressbull Degreesbull Dissertation abstractbull Current employmentbull Fellowships Honours and Awardsbull Publicationsbull Conference papersbull Teaching experience (list courses taught or tutored for)bull Foreign languages (if relevant)bull References
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Teaching Portfolio or Profile
bull Statement of teaching philosophybull Sample evaluationsbull Sample assignmentsbull Sample syllabibull Teaching mentor commentsbull Student comments
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Letters of Recommendation
bull Usually need at least threebull In the US generally sent directly from the
recommenders to the prospective employers ndash if not you should make sure itrsquos clear you havenrsquot seen the contents of the letters
bull Interfolio accounts
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Writing Samples
bull Nearly always required in the Humanities but also in other fields
bull Ideally you will have published articles to send in but if not a section of the dissertation will do
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Final tips
bull Humanities PhDs face the greatest challenges but all areas of academic hiring are cutting back on permanent full-time tenure-track positions
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Final tips
bull You have to make yourself the strongest candidate you can
bull Practice speaking in public ndash give presentations of your work whenever you can including here at Canterbury
bull Attend seminars for postgraduate professionalization and share tips and experiences with each other
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-
Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
bull The Doctoral Experience Success and Failure in Graduate School Sara Delamont Paul Atkingson Odette Parry (British)
bull So You Want to Be a Professor A Handbook for Graduate Students ndash P Aarne Vesilind
bull The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareermdashJohn A Goldsmith et albull The Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science ndash Victor A Bloomfield and Esam E El-
Fakahanybull Learning the Literacy Practices of Graduate School ndash Christine Pearson Casanave
and Xiaoming Libull Achieving Your Doctorate in Education ndash Hillary Burgess et albull The Postgraduatersquos CompanionmdashGerard Hall and Jo Longmanbull The Academicrsquos Handbook ndash A Leigh DeNeef and Craufurd D Goodwinbull The Academic Job Search Handbook ndash Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S Furlongbull On the Market Surviving the Academic Job Search ndash Christina Boufis and Victoria bull Olsenbull The Curriculum Vitae Handbook ndash Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roebull Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt Advice for the Humanities ndash Kathryn Hume
- The Academic Job Market
- State of the market
- Slide 3
- The American Job Market vs The New Zealand Market
- Where do I look for jobs (a small selection)
- Sample American Job Ad
- Sample New Zealand Ad
- Lincoln University
- Similarities
- Research
- Teaching
- Service
- How can I strengthen my CV in these areas
- Slide 14
- Putting together an application package
- Cover letters
- CV ndash Major Categories
- Teaching Portfolio or Profile
- Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Samples
- Final tips
- Final tips (2)
- Books in the library on academic careers and the job search
-