Academic CV - Requirements
Academic CV - Requirements
Academic CV - Requirements
The
key extra features are more focus on:
publications
your research activities
funding awarded.
Although academic CVs are longer than other types of CVs, no more than four pages is often
recommended. There is variation in the expected format in different countries, so try to find out
what is expected. Here is some general guidance on creating your academic CV.
Tailor your academic CV for every application. Analyse the job description and
specification, if available. Your CV needs to present strong evidence that you fulfil the
job requirements
Highlight your academic achievements and research interests. Find out as much as you
can about the research area you are applying to, so you understand how your expertise
complements theirs and can judge their familiarity with technical language of your
research area
Keep jargon to a minimum and write with clarity. Spell out your qualifications, research
publications, and any other relevant information. Describe your contribution to
publications, particularly high impact publications. See the section on writing a statement
of research interest. Don't be modest.
Publications: a reverse chronological list is a prerequisite, best presented as an appendix.
Include journal articles, books or chapters of books, reports and patents
Research experience: in reverse chronological order. Emphasize specialist/technical
expertise, IT skills, plus any skills required for the job. including project and people
management
Education: in reverse chronological order. Focus on higher education onwards. Include
awards and scholarships. Include the name of your doctoral supervisor and funding body,
if appropriate
Funding: include awards for research projects or to attend meetings or conferences,
prizes. Include the amount of money allocated, where useful
Teaching experience: include lecturing, supervision, demonstrating, curriculum
development, seminar and group work, assessment etc. especially if teaching is in the job
description
Administrative experience -. Highlight any positions of responsibility, event and course
organization, committee membership, especially if administration features in the job
description
Professional qualifications: membership of learned societies or professional bodies
Professional development activities, including any training undertaken – e.g. teaching
and learning qualifications, specialist research or analytical techniques, time
management, academic writing, research supervision
Attendance at conferences and seminars - highlight any invitations to present, provide
papers or posters
References - details of two or three referees (usually at least two academic). Ask for
permission first
Outside interests are unlikely to be relevant
Make sure other people read your CV. They will pick up on whether it is clear, any spelling
mistakes etc. Consider asking:
careers advisors: most institutional careers services offer CV clinics
your peers
mentors or other academics.
Do not use the academic CV format to apply for non-academic jobs: use a chronological CV or
competency-based CV.
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