Writing Your Curriculum Vita

Learn the elements of an effective curriculum vita or “CV” that is used instead of a resume for academic positions. Elements may vary according to your field.  See an advisor for a critique.  See some sample CV (pdf).

 
      Heading
  • Include your name, address, phone number, and email address. If you plan to move while the CV is in use, include your current address and permanent address.
      Education
  • Include your PhD, institution, date expected, major or area of specialization, outside fields
  • MA or MS, institution, date of degree, major and minor
  • BA or BS, institution, date of degree, major and minor
      Dissertation
  • State the title and dissertation director
  • Include a four- or five-sentence abstract or summary addressing both the content and methodology.
      Honors and awards
  • Special distinctions associated with passing the MA and PhD exams
  • Fellowships, scholarship, grants-in-aid, etc.
  • Honorary awards received including those received at the bachelor's level (avoid irrelevant non-academic awards)
      Teaching experience
  • Position and institution
  • Descriptive titles of courses taught
  • Extent of experience (number of sections and quarters, semesters or years)
  • Teaching interests
      Research experience
  • Position, location, dates
  • Brief description of work conducted as it relates to the desired position
  • Research interests
      Other work experience
  • Include research, consultation, and other experiences relevant to the type of position
      Publications
  • List all publications you are willing to show to a search committee
  • Include work in progress or submitted but not yet accepted
      Other possible headings
  • Conference papers/research reports
  • Academic service (committee work)
  • Professional memberships (attendance at conferences/meetings can be noted)
  • Language skills - describe skill level ("reading knowledge," or "fluent speaking ability")
  • Miscellaneous categories when relevant to teaching/research

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