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Dissertation Writing Boot Camp

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A week-long opportunity for students currently writing dissertations to set writing goals, practice disciplined writing habits, learn new strategies and connect with other dissertation writers. What do participants do each day? Set SMART goals for the week before the camp … Read more

Professional Communication Skills Boot Camp (in person)

The Graduate Student Center 211A West Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Professional Communication Skills Boot Camp is intended to increase students’ confidence communicating to broader audiences and practice developing persuasive skills that will create effective messaging and relay the importance of one’s research. The Boot Camp takes a development approach … Read more

What can I do with my PhD?

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PhDs find fulfilling work in a wide range of careers, both in and beyond the academy. But how do you figure out which career path is right for YOU? Join Beyond the Professoriate in this upcoming webinar to learn how … Read more

Writing Your Cover Letter for the Academic Job Market

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Get a sampler of academic professional development in this 8-part event series covering everything from the academic hiring process, to defining your teaching philosophy, to careers outside academia. Events meet online in Zoom throughout the spring term. This event is … Read more

Learn about Hiring from Faculty Hiring Committee Members

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Get a sampler of academic professional development in this 8-part event series covering everything from the academic hiring process, to defining your teaching philosophy, to careers outside academia. Events meet online in Zoom throughout the spring term. Join faculty panelists … Read more

Dissertation Writing Boot Camp (in person)

The Writing Center 0127 SASB North

A week-long opportunity for students currently writing dissertations to set writing goals, practice disciplined writing habits, learn new strategies and connect with other dissertation writers. What do participants do each day? Set SMART goals for the week before the camp … Read more

Introduction to Academic CVs

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Get a sampler of academic professional development in this 8-part event series covering everything from the academic hiring process, to defining your teaching philosophy, to careers outside academia. Events meet online in Zoom throughout the spring term. This event is … Read more

Three Common Mistakes PhDs Make in Their Job Search

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Over the past seven years, the Beyond Prof team has interviewed hundreds of PhDs about how to make a successful career transition. Through this research, we’ve learned what makes, and breaks, a non-academic job search. Join us for this upcoming … Read more

Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a Job Interview

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As part of the interview process for a faculty position, you may be asked to lead a teaching demonstration. In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss ways to go into your teaching demo with preparedness, confidence and adaptability. Participants will explore … Read more

Early Career Faculty Panel

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Get a sampler of academic professional development in this 8-part event series covering everything from the academic hiring process, to defining your teaching philosophy, to careers outside academia. Events meet online in Zoom throughout the spring term. Join faculty panelists … Read more

Headshots for Heels

The Graduate Student Center 211A West Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join us for a free headshot and networking event hosted by The Graduate School—CareerWell Professional Development. Come dressed to impress, network with your fellow Heels, and enjoy some light refreshments. Bring your CV or cover letter for an expert review. We … Read more

Caring for Yourself as an Instructor: Applying Rest in the Classroom

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This workshop is designed to cultivate a safe and brave space for individuals with minoritized identities by covering topics related to self-care, rest, navigating the politics of higher education, academic trauma, microaggressions and healing. Working off of Tricia Hersey’s (2022) … Read more