How to Prepare Resume for Lecturership in University

With most jobs, a one-page resume is the normal mode of professional application. In the world of academics, that's not so. Those hiring in academia rely on something called a curriculum vitae (CV). The CV consists of all your life experience up to the present, and it could be several pages. The academic curriculum vitae comprises not only education, work and teaching experience, but also includes any experience from research to publications. The hiring institution wants to see what applicants for a teaching or lecturer position could bring to the college. What you put on your academic CV could also determine your starting salary.

Instructions

How to Write a Academic Curriculum Vitae

1. Research the field or departments you will be entering for the best examples of the academic CV needed. Many times faculty members have their curriculum vitae posted on their department or individual websites. Each discipline is different. For instance, the engineering curriculum vitae may focus on a particular type of engineering illustrated through research. History departments may put a high premium on publications.

2. Gather together all the work you've done up to this point in your career. The "education" section should consist of not only formal degrees but also continuing-education classes and certificate courses. If you have written a dissertation, the title should be included, along with the college where you received your Ph.D. List all of your teaching experience, whether in the college arena or not. A history seminar for seniors in the local library counts as teaching experience. Also, many institutions look for people with real-world experience that fits in with teaching. Put the appropriate applicable experience here.

3. Find any research, presentations or publications that are relevant to what you will be teaching. For instance, if you gave a presentation to your colleagues about financial management while working for a bank, this might be a pertinent experience for someone teaching a financial strategies course. A business department might find that useful. If you've written anything that's been published, either in print or online, it should be put on the academic curriculum vitae. Publications should not only include those relevant to what you want to lecture on, but any writing. Also put any works-in-progress on your CV.

4. List professional organizations for your field, languages you know, software capabilities, and any other skills or information you'd like the hiring college to know. For example, if you're a photographer, list your photography exhibits.

5. Put at least three professional references at the end of your CV. Some colleges or universities may require four. You should supply not only the name and title of each reference but also their full contact information, including email and telephone number. It's always a good idea to ask your reference before you place them on your academic CV.

References

• MIT CV Guide
• CV Tips