Academic Careers

In this Q&A panel discussion, four recently tenured FAS faculty from the life sciences will answer all your questions about how best to survive/thrive in your future position as an Assistant Professor. This includes themes such as managing your lab (both...

For all FAS postdocs: My tutorial will teach you how to prepare and polish your materials (cover letter, CV), and provide you pointers for writing effective research, teaching, and diversity statements.

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The Harvard FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the FAS Postdoctoral Association ( FAS PDA) are hosting an End of Year Celebration with a Career Fair and Postdoc Social. All FAS postdocs are welcome to attend! Career Fair B100 Level of the Northwest...

The Inclusive STEM Teaching Project , a NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education program, is hosting a six-week Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from March 6 - April 28, 2023 via edX. Join our community of nearly 8,000 faculty, postdocs, graduate...

The panel will be composed of some area senior faculty and moderated by members of the Department’s Research Scholar Advisory Committee.

Many faculty enjoy rewarding careers at colleges and universities that primarily emphasize teaching, including liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and regional comprehensive universities. This free one-day regional conference brings together...

It's not too early to begin preparing for the exciting possibility of being invited for a first-round academic interview! These used to be held primarily at conferences, but many of these opportunities may continue to be virtual given the pandemic. Learn...

With continued uncertainty in the higher ed landscape, the academic job market is both unpredictable and very competitive...though there are glimmers of a rebound from last year’s hiring freezes. How can you maximize your candidacy and successfully land a...

Join this session to learn strategies for your LGBTQ+ job search. Topics will include: resume/cover letter writing, interviewing, and finding supportive organizations. Opportunities to reflect on your own transition to the professional world will be...