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- CVs & R茅sum茅s
- Cover Letters
- Teaching Portfolios
- Interviews
- Reference Letters
- Salary Information
- Academic Jobs
- Career Planning
Academic CVs & R茅sum茅s
For a list of sample CVs or r茅sum茅s, consult the following sites:
- (UCSF)
- (University of Toronto)
- (UBC)
- (University of Pennsylvania)
- (Vitae)
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Articles of Interest
Consult the following sites for tips and advice on writing academic r茅sum茅s / CVs.
- (Vitae)
- (Dr. Karen)
- (UA)
- (UA)
- (UA)
- (UA)
- (Elsevier)
Academic Cover Letters
For a list of sample cover letters, consult the following sites:
- (OWL)
- (University of Pennsylvania)
- (The Chronicle)
- (The Chronicle)
- (The Chronicle)
Articles of Interest
Consult the following sites for tips and advice on writing academic cover letters.
- (Inside Higher Ed)
- (The Chronicle)
- (The Professor Is In.)
- (Inside Higher Ed)
Teaching Portfolios
Developing a great personal teaching portfolio or statement is crucial. For a list of sample portfolio or research statement, visit the following websites.
- 91社区 Teaching and Learning Services
Guidelines, samples and consultation. - (University of Minnesota)
- (Ohio State University)
- (University of Pennsylvania)
Articles of Interest
Consult the following sites for tips and advice on developing your teaching portfolio / statement.
- (UA)
- (UA)
- (UA)
Academic Interviews
Consult the following websites for a list of sample interview questions for academic jobs.
- (On the Cutting Edge)
- (On the Cutting Edge)
Articles of Interest
Tips and advice on how to prepare for an academic job interview as well as what to expect in the first round interview.
- (UA)
- (UA)
- (UA)
- (The Chronicle)
- (The Chronicle)
Reference Letters
Tips and advice on how to ask for a recommendation or reference letter.
- Writing effective reference letters (91社区 GPS)
- (UA)
- (NACE)
- (Penn State)
Salary Information
Use the following websites to find out average academic salary or stipends.
- Academic salary policy and data (91社区 APO)
- (The Chronicle)
- (The Adjunct Project)
Articles of Interest
Consult the following sites for tips and advice on salary negotiation.
- (On the Cutting Edge)
- (The Professor is In)聽
- (UA)
- (The Chronicle)
Academic Job Boards
Academic job boards in Canada, USA, Europe and around the world.
Networking
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