Special Workshop: Navigating the Academic Job Market in Turbulent Times

Career Workshop for PhD Students and Postdoctoral Scholars

Featuring Liz Markovits, Associate Provost at Mount Holyoke College

Jones Hall, Greenleaf Conference Room
100A
Sponsored by:
The Murphy Institute
Center for Inter-American Policy & Research (CIPR)

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Navigating the Academic Job Market in Turbulent Times with Liz Markovits

Join us for a special two-part workshop featuring Liz Markovits, Associate Provost at Mount Holyoke College, as she provides an up-to-date overview of today’s academic job market and offers practical strategies for success. 

In this interactive workshop tailored for PhD students and postdocs, Liz Markovits breaks down the current hiring landscape — from decoding position announcements and polishing your application statements to mastering the on-campus interview. She will also share valuable insights into careers at small liberal arts colleges, including teaching expectations, undergraduate mentoring, and how to tailor your application materials for success.

About the Workshop

  • The Hiring Landscape & Application Success
    Gain actionable tools for navigating current hiring trends, reading job announcements effectively, crafting compelling cover letters and statements, and excelling during on-campus interviews.
  • Navigating & Succeeding at Small Liberal Arts Colleges
    Learn about key differences between research universities and liberal arts institutions, expectations around teaching, advising, and undergraduate mentoring, research pathways, and how to tailor your application materials to secure job offers.

No RSVP required. Open to all PhD students, postdocs, and early-career researchers