APPLY TO ATTEND by May 18, 2025

Join the Graduate School's Center for Writing and Oral Communication and the Office of Career & Professional Development for a three-day retreat open to doctoral candidates who are ABD and postdocs in ALL disciplines pursuing an academic position in higher education or a postdoctoral position during the 2025-26 application cycle. The goal is to help you navigate the entire process and feel more prepared for the upcoming faculty application cycle.

You will learn more about the job application process, hear from faculty who have been on search committees and students/postdocs who have recently accepted offers. We’ll discuss the purpose and variety of documents you may need to apply for an academic position, and you’ll have time to draft, edit, and receive feedback on your materials before the 2025-2026 job announcements. 

More information can be found here.

Please contact Dr. Linda Macri (lmacri@umd.edu) or Dr. Yi Hao (yihao@umd.edu) for questions or accommodation requests.