Events For Future Faculty

Preparing yourself for the academic job market

Thursday, September 27, 2007 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Campus Center 364

There’s a light at the end of the dissertation tunnel, and you’ve decided it’s time to start looking for a job. In this session graduate students considering a life in academe will learn from UAlbany faculty members who have recently entered the professorate. Join us in this discussion, which will deal with issues as wide-ranging as application strategies, CV’s, and on-campus interviews, including some do’s and don’ts.

Writing a CV for an Academic Job

Monday, October 15, 2007 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Assembly Hall

Do you have your materials in order? Have you thought about how to organize your credentials in the most convincing way? Do you know what prospective hiring departments are looking for? Participants in this session will analyze CV samples and discuss what makes them effective (or not). You will leave the workshop with a clear plan for how best to present yourself for the kind of position you are seeking.

Writing an Effective Cover Letter

Monday, November 26, 2007 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Terrace Lounge

After countless hours searching for available positions, and writing, editing and refining your resume you are finally ready to apply for your first academic position. Now it is time to develop an effective and attention-grabbing cover letter. While the resume is a more general list of qualities and qualifications you possess, the cover letter is your chance to tailor your application and show how you fit the specific needs of that academic job. In this workshop we will discuss some of the most important techniques for putting together a cover letter that brings you one step closer to that perfect academic position.