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Academia & Education

Interested in pursuing a future in Academia & Education? Find resources, events, opportunities, and advice to confirm your interest and kickstart your career.

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Curricula vitae (CVs)

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In the United States, curricula vitae (CVs) are used to apply for teaching or research opportunities, fellowships, further academic training, grants, contract funding proposals, tenure, promotion to professor positions, and membership in a professional society or organization. To get help …

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Apply to Graduate School

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What You Will Need

Once you’ve decided what you want to study and prepared for the application process, you are ready to apply. You will need these materials:

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Letters of recommendation
Standardized test scores
Statement of purpose/admissions essay
Financial …

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Academia & education job/internship search sites

Comprehensive job sites that list academic positions (higher education) at all different levels and for all fields (mostly focused within …

Application Materials for a Faculty Job Search

The following materials are commonly requested when you apply for a faculty job in any department and/or discipline in the …

Academic Interviews (Faculty Positions)

Interviews for faculty positions almost always consist of two rounds: a first-round “Zoom interview” and then a “fly-out,” a campus …

Academic Job Offers

If you receive an academic job offer, express interest, and then take the time to carefully assess whether the offer …

Handshake 101: What it is & how to use it*

Handshake 101: What it is & how to use it*

CAPD is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone we serve. If you need any disability-related accommodations to …

Graduate school application essays (with examples and tips): Personal statements, statements of purpose, and admission essays

This page is dedicated to graduate school applications. Check out the following resources if you are looking for tips on …

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