Building a CV, teaching statement, and list of letter writers.
Applicants submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, three recommendation letters and a 1-2 page teaching statement on a specific text of "canonical" status and discuss how they would teach this text.
As you get ready to go on the market, take advantage of programming and services to refine your teaching portfolio, teaching statement, diversity statement, syllabi, public speaking, and presentation skills.
Ask others (e.g. another member of your committee) to look at a draft of your letter, teaching statement and CV.
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Applicants should submit their materials (cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, research statement, teaching statement, three publications, three reference letters) electronically through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12536.org/ajo/jobs/12536
After seeking their advice, ask your adviser in a timely fashion for field-specific feedback on your letter, teaching statement and CV.
The University Center for the Advancement of Teaching at Ohio State University describes the teaching statement as "a narrative that includes your conception of teaching and learning, description of how you teach, and justification for why you teach that way.
What should you include in your teaching statement?
Check out this resource on crafting a stronger teaching statement.
What is a sample structure for a teaching statement?
