Summary
April 13, 2027 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Teaching and research statements are among the most important components of an academic job application. However, communicating a tangible evidence-based teaching approach in just a single page and then conveying a feasible, fundable, and future-focused research program in just a few pages can be exceptionally challenging. In addition, many graduate students and postdoctoral researchers receive limited guidance on how to develop statements that effectively communicate their strengths and align with institutional expectations.
This interactive workshop will help participants develop and refine teaching and research statements for faculty and academic job applications. Attendees will explore strategies for crafting an evidence-based teaching philosophy that demonstrates a clear approach to student learning, mentorship, and inclusive instruction. The workshop will also address how to develop a research statement that presents a coherent, feasible, and fundable research agenda while communicating long-term scholarly impact.
Through guided exercises, examples, peer feedback, and discussion, participants will learn how to tailor these materials to different institution types and position announcements.
Attendees are encouraged to bring drafts of their statements for review and refinement.
This interactive workshop will be conducted via Zoom meeting. Participants will be encouraged to engage in practical discussions and activities.
About the Academic Job Search Series
The Academic Job Search series is designed to help doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career scholars strategically prepare for upcoming academic hiring opportunities, whether they plan to apply for positions in the next cycle or are building a foundation for future searches.
Timed to align with key milestones in the academic hiring calendar, this series guides participants through the major components of a successful faculty search. The series begins in the fall with a program devoted to faculty presentations to help prepare candidates who anticipate interviewing during the late fall and winter. The series continues in the spring with workshops on academic CVs, cover letters, and teaching and research statements, intended to help attendees develop competitive application materials in advance of summer and fall faculty job postings.
Together, these programs provide a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the faculty job market, helping participants present themselves as competitive candidates at every stage of the academic hiring process.
Registration
This event is open for registration.