The academic job market is increasingly global, and for many PhDs and postdocs the most promising opportunities may be across borders. Whether you were trained in the United States and are considering positions abroad, or you are an international scholar navigating a job search outside your home country, applying for faculty roles in unfamiliar national contexts comes with a distinct set of challenges. The expectations, conventions, cultures, and timelines of hiring can vary from country to country, and materials that work well in one context can miss the mark in another.
This workshop will introduce you to the questions you need to consider before applying for faculty jobs outside the US, as well as some resources that can support an international search. Join us to learn more about where to find international opportunities, how to network with Penn alumni/former postdocs already in international faculty roles, and what resources are available to help you adapt your application materials and approaches to different national contexts.
Takeaways from this workshop include:Â
- Identifying key questions to ask yourself before pursuing faculty positions outside the US, including personal, professional, and logistical considerations.
- Learning where and how to find international faculty opportunities, and ways to connect with Penn alumni and former postdocs already in roles abroad.
- Developing strategies for adapting your CV, cover letters, and other application materials so they align with different countries’ conventions and institutional cultures.
