Summer stretches before us, with all its potential for meeting research and writing goals. But if you’re going on the faculty-job market for the first time — as a recent Ph.D. or an advanced doctoral ...

Have you found your dream job and can’t wait to apply? If so, we recommend checking out our sample cover letters, to make sure your application is fully covered. Some employers require a cover letter ...

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During the job application process, you should always submit a cover letter alongside your resume. This is particularly important when you’re applying for more competitive, senior positions. A ...

The cover letter is its own unique, dreaded genre of writing. In a few — often formulaic — paragraphs, job applicants must accomplish several things: prostrate themselves at the feet of hiring ...

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In my first column, I emphasized that applying for a faculty position at a community college is vastly different from seeking one at a four-year college. Without question, this applies to the ...

Job searching used to mean spending your evenings copying and pasting your resume into dozens of forms, writing variations of the same cover letter, and hoping something lands. It was exhausting, and ...

Searching for a position in higher education can be time-consuming, and the hiring processes can vary widely based on your discipline. The first step is to consult with your mentors and advisors about ...