Planning on graduating in the 2026-2027 academic year and pursuing an academic position in higher education or a postdoctoral position? Join The Graduate School's Center for Writing & Oral Communication and Office of Career and Professional Development to learn more about the job application process and draft your documents.
If you attended our summer retreat, the fall workshop schedule provides additional support for document review and workshops on interviewing. If you were not able to attend the summer sessions, plan to watch the Beyond the Professoriate webinars before attending other events. Our goal is to provide accountability, community, and feedback on your materials as you apply for positions during the 2026-2027 cycle.
The Graduate School's Fall Job Document Support | Deadline to apply: 5 PM (ET), Friday, Sep 4, 2026
Time Commitment:
Document Review Sessions: Friday, Sept. 11, 1-3pm (virtual); Friday, Sept. 18, 1-3pm (in-person, 5109 McKeldin)
Preparing for a First/Zoom Interview (Hybrid): Friday, Sept. 18, 11am-12:30pm (via zoom or in 5109 McKeldin)
Preparing for Campus Interviews & Job Talks: Friday, Oct. 2, 2-3:30 pm (virtual)
Questions or access needs?
Please contact Dr. Linda Macri (lmacri@umd.edu) at the Graduate School.