Academic Job Market

Academic Job Market

Build your academic job applications using these tips and templates.

This section covers the core documents that make up an academic job package: the CV, academic cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, and diversity statement. Each of these documents should be tailored to speak to the specific needs of the program to which you are applying. The following pages speak to best practices and standards across disciplines. You should check with your department to ensure that you incorporate discipline-specific standards into these documents.

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Career Preparation Toolkit for Graduate Students & Postdoctoral ScholarsShare This: Share Career Preparation Toolkit for Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars on FacebookShare Career Preparation Toolkit for Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars on LinkedInShare Career Preparation Toolkit for Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars on X
The UCLA Career Preparation Toolkit for Graduate Students is designed to help you think critically about how to navigate a …

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Diversity StatementsShare This: Share Diversity Statements on FacebookShare Diversity Statements on LinkedInShare Diversity Statements on X
Diversity statements usually are no more than two pages and speak to your experience, capabilities, and commitment to working with …

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Teaching StatementsShare This: Share Teaching Statements on FacebookShare Teaching Statements on LinkedInShare Teaching Statements on X
A teaching statement is used in job applications for academic positions, teaching positions in K-12, charter schools, and private boarding …

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Research StatementsShare This: Share Research Statements on FacebookShare Research Statements on LinkedInShare Research Statements on X
A research statement is used when applying for some academic faculty positions and research-intensive positions. A research statement is usually …

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Academic Cover Letter for Doctoral StudentsShare This: Share Academic Cover Letter for Doctoral Students on FacebookShare Academic Cover Letter for Doctoral Students on LinkedInShare Academic Cover Letter for Doctoral Students on X
The academic cover letter communicates your scholarly fit with the position, organization and department. The cover letter should be no …

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Curriculum Vitae (CV) for Academic Job SearchShare This: Share Curriculum Vitae (CV) for Academic Job Search on FacebookShare Curriculum Vitae (CV) for Academic Job Search on LinkedInShare Curriculum Vitae (CV) for Academic Job Search on X
This document catalogs your academic achievements,and is typically organized around three pillars of the academy: Research, Teaching and Service. It …

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