I enjoyed sharing with the Graduate Student Association at the AECT Convention about the job search process. We talked about cover letters, CVs, interviewing, types of jobs, etc. Here are some relevant resources.

Resume, cover letter, interviewing, and job search advice from higheredjobs.com

Cover Letters

Here is a list of web resources about writing a cover letter when applying for a job as a professor in higher education in the United States.

• Indeed – How To Write a Great Academic Cover Letter
  • This resource provides steps and tips on writing an effective academic cover letter, including how to format the page, organize your ideas, and discuss your teaching and research experience.
• University of Illinois Graduate College – Cover Letters for Academic Positions
  • This PDF guide offers insights into crafting cover letters specifically for academic positions. It includes guidance for both STEM and humanities/social sciences fields.
• UNC Writing Center – Academic Cover Letters
  • UNC Writing Center’s guide covers various aspects of academic cover letters, helping you write and revise them effectively for faculty job applications.
• University of Michigan Career Center – Cover Letter Resources
  • This resource offers general advice on writing cover letters, including how to gather information about the employer’s needs and focus on relevant skills and attributes.
• Purdue OWL – Academic Cover Letters
  • Purdue OWL provides guidance on crafting academic cover letters, focusing on making a strong impression when applying for faculty positions.
• Penn Career Services – Cover letters for faculty job applications
  • Penn Career Services offers insights into creating cover letters for faculty job applications, helping you introduce yourself effectively and address key questions.
• How to Write a Successful Cover Letter January 2020 inside higher ed
• Academic Cover Letters from Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
• From the Chronicle of Higher Education – How to Tailor your Cover Letters for Faculty Jobs

Interviewing Advice

• Advice about interviewing from HigherEdJobs
• Interviewing articles from Chronicle of Higher Education.

Negotiating Advice

• Negotiating articles from Chronicle of Higher Education