October is prime time for submitting applications for faculty and postdoctoral positions! There are many places at Harvard that can help you as you prepare your application materials and get ready (cross-fingers!) for first-round interviews, campus visits, and job talks!
Where can you turn for help?
In addition to the guidance and resources provided by your department, reach out to:
The Office of Career Services
The Office of Career Services is your one-stop-shop for all your questions about the academic job search! Laura Stark is the graduate career advisor at OCS who specializes in academic careers, including postdoctoral and faculty positions (tenure-track and non-tenure-track, targeting research- and teaching-focused institutions).
- Schedule an individual appointment with Laura Stark who can help you with your:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research Statement
- Teaching Statement
- Diversity Statement
- Preparing for interviews (call OCS at 617-495-2595 to request a 60-minute appointment for an academic mock interview)
- Attend The View from the Search Committee on October 25, 2022 4:30-6:00pm.
- Review the OCS Guide to CVs and Cover Letters
- Attend an upcoming academic career-focused webinar (Zoom links in Crimson Careers) or watch a recorded OCS webinar on:
- Craft and Tailor Your CV and Cover Letter (see recording)
- Going on the Academic Job Market (see recording)
- Preparing for First-Round Academic Interviews (Friday, October 14, 2022 or recording).
- Preparing for Campus Visits (Thursday, November 10 or recording)
- Planning a Two-Pronged Job Search: Academia and Beyond (Spring, 2023 or recording).
- Laura Stark and Caroline Rende are also happy to help you explore and pursue opportunities beyond academia! Schedule an individual appointment
- See more OCS events and resources for careers in academia and beyond.
The Bok Center for Teaching and Learning
Bok Center advisors are experts in all things teaching and learning. Turn to them for help with:
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- Teaching Statement/Teaching Philosophy
- Teaching Portfolio
- Diversity Statement
The GSAS Fellowships and Writing Center
FWC staff and postdocs are happy to help you with all of your academic writing needs, including:
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- Research Statement
- Practice job talks
The Academic Resource Center
Need help managing your time, balancing dissertation completion and job search? The ARC can help!
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- Schedule an appointment with one of the ARC coaches
- Register for the Job Search Accountability Group (a 6-week group for GSAS students on the job market with a kick-off by OCS on Oct 31, 2022)
Be sure to consult with your department, faculty, and peers for field-specific advice, but turn to OCS, the Bok Center, GSAS Fellowships & Writing Center, and ARC for additional perspectives and advice!
