In response to many requests, I am devoting today's post to the teaching-centric letter. The absence of a post on this subject before now might seem surprising on a blog that purports to cover every aspect of the academic job search. But that … [Read more...] about The Teaching-Centric Letter
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Behind The Scenes of a Job Search: Just How Important is Your Teaching? (Guest Post)
This is a Guest Post by a reader who shall remain anonymous. He teaches at a regional state institution. It's the kind of place of which people say, "teaching is what counts." He is here to tell us what just happened, this past fall, in a job … [Read more...] about Behind The Scenes of a Job Search: Just How Important is Your Teaching? (Guest Post)
What is Evidence of Teaching Excellence?
Today's post is a Special Request post for quite a few clients, who wanted to know what is meant when a job ad asks for “Evidence of Teaching Excellence.” I want to state at the outset that I have only a few thoughts to offer on this subject, and … [Read more...] about What is Evidence of Teaching Excellence?
52 Career Actions: Week 24: Organize Your Digital Job Documents
Sorry for the week gap! Somehow things just.. got away from me. But I'm back now! Job searches generate an astonishing quantity of files; Cover letters, CVs, Resumes, Research Statements, Teaching Statements, Writing samples, Reference lists, Job … [Read more...] about 52 Career Actions: Week 24: Organize Your Digital Job Documents
Translating for Academia, or, What Does Editing a Job Talk Look Like?
At TPII, we edit ALL academic documents. We are most famous for CVs and cover letters, but we do all the regular application documents (including not just the Research and Teaching Statements, but also the emergent Service Statement, as well as AI … [Read more...] about Translating for Academia, or, What Does Editing a Job Talk Look Like?
Institutions
"When it comes to deconstructing and translating academic labor, Karen is sui generis." ~ Law faculty and symposium organizer, Emory University Your grad students, postdocs, and faculty are struggling.They need support.They need to know how to get … [Read more...] about Institutions
The Interview Dance (TM)
I just finished another Interview Intervention (a service where you hire me to conduct a role play interview based on the ad and institution; right now it's slow season and we can get you on the calendar almost immediately) and once again found … [Read more...] about The Interview Dance (TM)
Academic Job Document Editing
"While I shook my metaphorical fist at you every time I received a round of edits on job documents, the process empowered me as a job seeker and scholar. Between our one-on-one work, your webinars, and the blog, I came to know what I offer academia … [Read more...] about Academic Job Document Editing
Deep Discount on Fall Job Doc Editing, This Week Only
Announcing a spontaneous special: The TPII staff and I, in recognition of this ... year.... decided to reopen our spring special for one week only this month. Grab it while you can! The work can be scheduled even during our packed August-Sept … [Read more...] about Deep Discount on Fall Job Doc Editing, This Week Only
Current Specials
The TPII Academic Job Application 3-Document Spring Package is our deepest reduction in editing prices (20%) of the year, and offered only short-term during Spring! The special rate is available between April 15 and July 5, 2026. Your 3 documents … [Read more...] about Current Specials