Career and Professional Development

Career Resources

This is not a complete list of resources. We encourage you to explore additional organizations and job or networking sites relevant to your discipline.

• Job Boards - STEM
  • Biospace: Biotech and Pharmaceutical News and Jobs
  • ChemJobber
  • Global Life Science Jobs (PharmaWeb)
  • Nature Jobs
  • New Scientist Jobs
  • Science (AAAS) Careers
• Job Boards - Humanities and Social Sciences
  • American Public Health Association CareerMart
  • American Psychology Association psychCareers
  • H-Net Humanities & Social Sciences Online Job Postings
  • Public Service Careers
  • Sociology Postdoc Job Market Forum
  • Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology Job Network
• Job Boards - General
  • Idealist (Nonprofit and NGO jobs)
  • National Postdoctoral Association Career Center
  • NIH Office of Intramural Training and Development Job Board
  • PostDocJobs
  • Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society Job Site
• Job Boards - Faculty and Higher Education Positions
  • Academic Keys
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Diverse Jobs
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • HERC – Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium Job Site
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Academic Positions
  • Linkedin faculty jobs
  • ProfessorPositions
• Faculty Position Job Search Resources

  Teaching Philosophy Statements

  A teaching philosophy statement for a job interview is a document that effectively articulates your core beliefs about teaching and learning and how those beliefs translate into your teaching practices. It serves as a personal and reflective narrative that aims to demonstrate your teaching abilities and potential to a hiring committee. Have your mentors review and critique your Teaching Philosophy statement.

   

  Resources:

  • Chronicle of Higher Education - How to Write a Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Chronicle of Higher Education - How to Improve Your Teaching-Philosophy Statement

   

  Research Statements

  A research statement, often required for academic job applications, should clearly articulate your research background, current work, and future research plans. It should be concise, typically one to two pages, and tailored to the specific institution and position. The statement should demonstrate a strong understanding of your field, highlight your accomplishments, and showcase your potential for future contributions.

   

  Resources:

  • Higher Ed Jobs: Writing an Effective Research Statement

   

  Job/Chalk Talks

  A chalk talk in a job interview, particularly in academic settings, is a presentation where the candidate explains their research and future plans using a whiteboard or chalkboard, without relying on slides. It's an interactive and informal, yet crucial, part of the interview process, often used to assess the candidate's vision, research capabilities, and suitability for the position. 

   

  Resources:

  • Preparing a chalk talk for a faculty position (You Tube video)

   

  Use LinkedIn Groups

  Find and join relevant groups, engage and build your online presence, and look for job postings and opportunities.