WRITE A COMPELLING CV AND COVER LETTER FOR FACULTY ...

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WRITE A COMPELLING CV AND COVER LETTER FOR FACULTY POSITIONS IN RESEARCH OR TEACHING FOR SCIENCE, MATH AND ENGINEERING

Julie Miller Vick Senior Career Advisor

University of Pennsylvania Career Services

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What we're going to cover

? Introduction to written materials for the job search ? C.V. development ? Cover letter ? Additional application materials ? Using job announcements appropriately ? Resources ? Questions

University of Pennsylvania Career Services

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Written materials for the job search

? C.V. ? Statement of teaching philosophy ? Research statement ? "Evidence of excellence in teaching" ? Website ? Writing sample ? Teaching portfolio ? Cover letters ? Transcripts ? References

University of Pennsylvania Career Services

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Written materials for the job search

? C.V.

Lists academic achievements, prioritizes research or teaching based on job description/career goals

? Research statement

Provides a narrative of what big questions you have asked, how you have gained answers, why this is important to your field, and most importantly, where you will go next

University of Pennsylvania Career Services

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Written materials for the job search

? Statement of teaching philosophy

Narrative of your teaching goals with examples that demonstrate

? "Evidence of excellence in teaching"

You can decide what to provide

? Teaching portfolio

Usually includes syllabi, course evaluations, description of teaching awards

? References

Specific evidence of your academic abilities that should echo your statements and examples

? Cover letters

Highlighting the key points of all your other materials (not just repeating the information), prioritizing the examples given based on who will be reading the letter. Can take the place of both research statement and teaching philosophy if these are not asked for

University of Pennsylvania Career Services

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