Aspiring Academics - A Workshop Preparing Ph.D. Students and Postdocs For Success in the Academic Job Market
The goal of this workshop is to prepare RIT Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars for success in the academic job market. The program will familiarize participants with all aspects of the faculty search process. Dedicated writing time will be provided to begin or revise your application documents, as well as to receive feedback. This workshop is targeted towards those entering the academic job market in Fall 2025 (those graduating in Summer 2026). Lunch will be provided.
Registration is required to attend.
Sample Agenda:
Day 1 - Tuesday August 5th, 2025 - 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Why Academia?
- The academic job search process
- Understanding job advertisements
- Refining your CV for academic job applications
- Teaching statements
- DEI statements (tentative)
Day 2 - Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 - 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Research statements
- Cover letters
- Guided time for writing and feedback
Day 3 - Thursday, August 7th, 2025 - 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Behind the scenes of a search committee
- Interview process
- Phone interviews
- Onsite interviews
- Job talks / teaching demos
Event Snapshot
When and Where
Who
This is an RIT Only Event
Interpreter Requested?
No
Topics
co-op and careers