Application Materials for the Faculty Job Search

Documents for your Application

Below are some guidelines for preparing the documents that are often required for your application for faculty positions. Make an appointment with a Career Advisor via Handshake to have your documents reviewed.

Take a look at the resources and videos below for a broad overview of the faculty job search and interviewing process

What's New?

Is It OK to Ask About Layoffs During an Interview? Yes—Here’s How

The job market can be unpredictable, and layoffs are a reality in many industries. Whether you’ve experienced one yourself or just want to avoid being caught off guard, it’s natural to wonder about job security before accepting a new position. …

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A Framework for Generative AI in Graduate Professional Development

Used critically and transparently, generative AI can help students at all starting points explore, build, connect and refine their professional paths, alongside faculty advisers and career development professionals—never replacing them, but providing just-in-time feedback and broader access to coaching-style support.

By Joseph Barber
Joseph Barber Director, Graduate Career Initiatives
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How to Plan & Manage a Two-Pronged Search

These days it’s quite common for PhDs and postdocs to be interested in both academia and industry. While applying for both roles simultaneously can be challenging, it’s certainly possible—it just requires careful planning. In this session, we’ll discuss the differences …

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Career Resources

If you’re applying for faculty jobs, it’s important to keep good records of where and when you’re applying, which documents …

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