The application process

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Contents 1 The Application 2 The Interview 3 The Offer 4 Other Resources

The Application

• see Research Statement

• see Teaching Statement

• see Curriculum Vitae

• see How your publication record is evaluated

• Letters of Recommendation

> Provide your letter writers with a description of your strengths and why you would be a good fit for the employment position

> Provide your letter writers with pre-addressed stamped envelopes to help them with the letter writing process.

The Interview

Preparation for telephone/campus interviews

Negotiating/accepting/rejecting job offers

Interview Preparation Guide - excellent summary of tips for when interviewing for an academic position, including what they are looking for, what you should expect, how to prepare, a list of questions you should expect, and a list of questions you should ask the senior faculty, junior faculty, graduate students, search committee, and etc.

Practice the job talk / interview as much as possible if the faculty/peers at your university so that you can get feedback and perfect your talk as much as possible.

The Offer

Other Resources

1. online resources and videos for academic careers from the Center for Excellence in Teaching at USC.
2. online resources from the Career Advising and Planning Services at the University of Chicago.

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