1. 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

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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