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Course Development Institute for Graduate Students

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

Are you teaching a course for the first time as an instructor of record? Have you taught before and want to revise or refresh the content? This workshop will use Backward Course Design to assist instructors on developing a syllabus, … Read more

Survive and Thrive: A “New” TA Institute

Carroll Hall 111

As a graduate student, being assigned a Teaching Assistant role for the first time--or with an expanded set of TA responsibilities--can feel daunting. This 4-hour institute provides graduate students with functional skills central to their success in their TA roles. … Read more

Recurring

Academic job market boot camp

online

Get ready for the academic job market by attending the Academic Job Market Boot Camp 2023. Designed to help you stand out as a candidate, these workshops will demystify the various documents that make up an application package. You’ll learn … Read more

Recurring

Academic job market boot camp

online

Get ready for the academic job market by attending the Academic Job Market Boot Camp 2023. Designed to help you stand out as a candidate, these workshops will demystify the various documents that make up an application package. You’ll learn … Read more

Preparing for the Academic Job Market (online series)

online

This workshop series will provide participants with strategies for effective academic job searches and generating effective application materials. The sessions will include opportunities for self-reflection, analysis of example application materials, and opportunities to create/improve one's own applications. Participation will include … Read more

Recurring

Academic job market boot camp

online

Get ready for the academic job market by attending the Academic Job Market Boot Camp 2023. Designed to help you stand out as a candidate, these workshops will demystify the various documents that make up an application package. You’ll learn … Read more

Recurring

Academic job market boot camp

online

Get ready for the academic job market by attending the Academic Job Market Boot Camp 2023. Designed to help you stand out as a candidate, these workshops will demystify the various documents that make up an application package. You’ll learn … Read more

Recurring

Academic job market boot camp

online

Get ready for the academic job market by attending the Academic Job Market Boot Camp 2023. Designed to help you stand out as a candidate, these workshops will demystify the various documents that make up an application package. You’ll learn … Read more

What can I do with my PhD?

online

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

Communicating your research to the public (in-person)

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

You know your research really, really well--but do you know it well enough to explain it in a clear and compelling manner to the broader public? Whether you’re giving a presentation to a lay audience, delivering a job talk, interviewing … Read more

Intro to the Future of Work (in person)

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 East Rosemary, Street Suite 100, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Faced with unknowns and quickly shifting scenarios, you’re probably left to wonder “how do we prepare our organizations, students and employees for what’s next?” Join Innovate Carolina for interactive presentations and networking sessions at The Junction, where industry and university … Read more

Headshots for Heels

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

Back by popular demand! 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 … Read more