‘Academic Search’
Looking for a faculty position in the sciences at a small liberal arts teaching college?
Jan. 16, 2015—Looking for a faculty position in the sciences at a small liberal arts teaching college? Here’s an insider’s view of the hiring process. In general, what does the hiring committee look for in an applicant? While teaching experience is great, depending on the school, it may or may not be essential. What is important,...
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: now accepting applications
Nov. 6, 2014—The Vanderbilt Center for Teaching SoTL Scholars Program introduces participants to the principles and practices of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, an international, multidisciplinary field of disciplinary specialists studying student learning. SoTL is a synthesis of teaching, learning, and research in higher education that aims to bring a scholarly lens—the curiosity, the inquiry, the...
Applying for Academic Jobs
Sep. 5, 2014—The Graduate School Career Development presents Applying for Academic Jobs Thursday, 9/25: 5:00 – 6:15 pm; Alumni 201 Fall is the prime academic job search season. You’ll learn about the process, the documents you need to create, and what to expect in your search.
Landing Your First Academic Job
Jun. 26, 2014—Follow the series at Inside Higher Ed about landing “Your First Academic Job” by William Helmreich. The first article in the series gives helpful insights on 14 ways to get the interview, and the second article highlights how to excel in the interview. Be sure to follow the article for more advice on your academic job search.
Required documents for an academic job search
Jan. 31, 2014—If you’re planning to go on the academic job market in fall 2014, now is a good time to begin assembling the job search documents you will need to apply for faculty jobs. Of course, you’ll need a CV that is tailored to the type of institution and position you’re applying for. You’ll need a...
Event: Careers in Campus Administration and Education: the Alternate Academic Path
Jan. 31, 2014—Using your graduate degree in a university setting may take multiple paths. Join our alternate-academic panel, all of whom have used their degrees in non-faculty careers on a college campus. Thursday, Feb. 274:00 – 5:30 pmLocation: Alumni Hall, Room 201 Panelists include: Mona Frederick, Director, Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities Todd Hughes, Director...
Nashville Area Career Fair, February 11, 2014
Jan. 23, 2014—The Nashville Area Career Fair is on Tuesday, February 11, at the Williamson County Ag Exposition Park. The event is free, but tickets are required. The BRET Office of Career Development has your tickets! For more information, visit www.nashvillefairs.org. Email kate.stuart@vanderbilt.edu to request a ticket. She will put tickets at the BRET front desk (Light...
The Academic Job Search Season is Here Again!
Aug. 16, 2013—This recent article from the Chronical of Higher Education’s Vitae, Preparing for Next Year’s Job Market, offers advice for tailoring your cover letter, writing (sometimes required) faith statements or diversity statements, and preparing for interviews.