Research statements are a frequent component of the academic job market application portfolio and one of the more field-specific documents. In a research statement, you are explaining to the search ...

Academic statements are the documents that make up the academic dossier or application packet. This dossier usually comprises the academic cover letter, usually called a “job letter” or letter of ...

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 ...

The diversity, equity and inclusion statement that higher education institutions require in academic job applications has become highly divisive and polarizing in a number of states. But colleges and ...

Either upon application or later in the process, you may also be expected to provide a writing sample, a sample syllabus or course plan, or other materials. First, a few general notes about these ...

Read the personal statement question carefully and analyze what it is asking for Visualize your audience: will this be read by a scientist? A physician? An administrator? Make yourself as desirable to ...

I magine that you’re a humanities graduate student. You’re struggling to finish your dissertation before your funding runs out, facing piles of daily grading, and applying for jobs and postdocs. If ...