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Academic Job Market Prep Workshop Series

The Academic Job Market Preparation Workshop Series aims to demystify the application materials required for the academic job market. Each participant will develop their materials with the guidance of facilitated morning workshops and collaborative working groups in the afternoon. 

These workshops are facilitated by:

Postdoctoral researchers and graduate students from all disciplines are welcome. You must register separately for each workshop you wish to attend. 

Please email the Associate Director of Professional and Career Development, Aubrey Korneta, with any questions.

The 2025 Workshop Series

(The 2025 workshop series will be held July 28 – August 1.)

View the Morning Workshops Schedule

Morning workshops are scheduled between 10:00–11:00 AM CDT each day, with the option to break out into smaller groups in the afternoon. Each workshop details how to compose key application materials. 

Summer 2025 Morning Workshop Schedule
Workshop Date Link
Introduction to the Academic Job Market Monday, July 28 Register
CV Workshop Tuesday, July 29 Register
Cover Letter Workshop Wednesday, July 30 Register
Teaching Statement Workshop Thursday, July 31 Register
Research Statement Workshop (STEM) Friday, August 1 Register
Research Statement Workshop (Humanities/Social Science) Friday, August 1 Register

Apply for Afternoon Writing Group Sessions

In the afternoons, participants have the option to meet in smaller groups to workshop drafts. These writing groups are structured to prioritize drafting academic job market materials in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Seats in the afternoon writing groups are limited. To apply for an afternoon writing group, you must register for all five sessions and submit an application.

Afternoon workgroup applications are due Sunday, July 13th. Apply here