C e n t e r f o r E x c e l l e n c e i n T e a c h i n g Preparing a CV and Portfolio Prof. Armand R. Tanguay, Jr. University of Southern California Departments of Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering; Neuroscience Graduate Program
C e n t e r f o r E x c e l l e n c e i n T e a c h i n g Communication Skills: The Traditional View Professional Impact = Professional Achievements + Communication Skills
C e n t e r f o r E x c e l l e n c e i n T e a c h i n g Communication Skills: The Real Story Professional Impact = Professional Achievements x Communication Skills (Not a good thing if this term is ~ 0)
C e n t e r f o r E x c e l l e n c e i n T e a c h i n g The Key Elements of a Curriculum Vitae (CV). I Basic Contact Information Current mailing address and telephone number Education College and university only Thesis topic and thesis advisor Research Interests Key areas of past or current investigation Publications Journal articles Book chapters Conference proceedings manuscripts
C e n t e r f o r E x c e l l e n c e i n T e a c h i n g The Key Elements of a Curriculum Vitae (CV). II Presentations Conferences University Teaching Experience Courses taught or assisted in Special courses taken (e.g., GRSC 850) Service Activities Student organizations and leadership positions Professional organizations Community service
C e n t e r f o r E x c e l l e n c e i n T e a c h i n g The Key Elements of an Effective Cover Letter Clear Statement of Intentions What is it that you really want to do, based on what you have done so far? Application in response to position posting Application in response to colleague’s suggestion Indication of Specific Institutional Understanding Interactions with specific faculty members Appreciation of specific academic disciplines or programs that are well-matched to your interests Unique Capabilities and Characteristics Interdisciplinary research Unusual preparation for a teaching position Match of personal style to the institutional character